If we just say yes because it is an easy reward, we run the risk of having to later say no to a more meaningful one.
You are worth more than what people say or think of you.
If you caress me one more time, you will melt the butter on my toast.
At least I rescued your poor hot dog.
We love being mentally strong, but we hate situations that allow us to put our mental strength to good use.
For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.
Some days are better than others. The same can be said about people.
A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Sweet wine makes drunk, sour wine (insult) is "tetelestai". Life is not about what we have done and become, but how God to be fully glorified.
Why wait to forgive and let go only after you have sufficiently wallowed in your despair? Why not forgive and let go now?
Success is hard, rewards are scant and the glory not always there.