The God Memorandum
by Og Mandino
In his signature poetic style, Og Mandino offers encouragement and hope for those who may be lacking self-esteem or motivation.
This little book is a treasure by one of my favorite authors. Just 96 pages, it is packed with inspiration. This is not about theology –- you must suspend the belief that you would actually receive a written memo from God and simply listen to the optimism and restorative words. This particular edition makes a wonderful gift. It comes from The Greatest Miracle in the World, which is also a good read.
FAVORITE INSIGHTS
“To change one’s life for the better, to resurrect one’s body and mind from living death, requires many positive steps, one in front of the other, with your sights always on your goal.” (pp. 31-32)
“Like a butterfly from its chrysalis you will fly… fly as high as you wish, and neither the wasps nor dragonflies nor mantids of mankind shall obstruct your mission or your search for the true riches of life.” (p. 48)
“You are the greatest miracle in the world.” (p. 49)
“To receive lpve it must be given with no thought of its return.” (p. 57)
“Within you is enough atomic energy to destroy any of the world’s great cities… and rebuild it.” (p. 63)
“Count your blessings and know that you already are my greatest creation.” (p. 65)
“For he is not poor who has little; only he that desires much…and true security lies not in the things one has, but in the things one can do without.” (p. 66)
“Proclaim your rarity.” (p. 67)
“You are the most valuable treasure on the face of the earth, for you know who created you and there is only one of you.” (p. 68)
“No longer hide your rarity in the dark. Bring it forth. Show the world. Strive not to walk as your brother walks, nor talk as your leader talks, nor labor as do the mediocre. Never so as another. Never imitate.” (p. 72)
“Be yourself . Show your rarity to the world and they will shower you with gold.” (p. 72)
Go another mile! The only certain means of success is to render more an better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.” (p. 74)
“You are more than a human being, you are a human becoming.” (p. 88)
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