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From a muslim sister maria.

A Strong Woman vs. A Woman of Strength 


A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape…
but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape…
A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything…
but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear…
A strong woman won’t let anyone get the best of her…
but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone…
A strong woman walks sure-footedly…
but a woman of strength knows Allah will catch her when she falls…
A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face…
but a woman of strength wears grace…
A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey… but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.

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We Should Be THANKFUL...


We should be thankful that we don’t already have everything we desire,
If we did, what would there be for us to look forward to?
We should be thankful when we don’t know something,
for it gives us the opportunity to learn.
We should be thankful for the difficult times,
during those times we grow.
We should be thankful for our limitations,
because they give us opportunities for improvement.
We should be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build our strength and character.
We should be thankful for our mistakes,
they will teach us valuable lessons.
We should be thankful when we are tired and weary,
because it means we have made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.  
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive. We should find a way to be thankful for our troubles, for they can become our blessings.