Daily Encouragement

Posted on February 22, 2019 by SGI-USA Austin

What was the secret to Edison’s success? He explained that it was to never give up before he succeeded in what he was trying to do. Not giving up–that’s the only way. Once you give up you are defeated. This is equally true in the realm of faith. Quitting is not faith. We have to keep chanting until our prayers are answered.
That is the correct way of prayer.

Daily Quote

Posted on February 22, 2019 by SGI-USA Austin

Life is best lived by being bold and daring. People tend to grow fearful when they taste failure, face a daunting challenge or fall ill. Yet that is precisely the time to become even bolder. Those who are victors at heart are the greatest of all champions.

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Daily Encouragement

Posted on February 21, 2019 by SGI-USA Austin

Friendship is strong. Friendship, camaraderie and unity in faith lie at the heart of the SGI. They come before the organization. We must never make the mistake of thinking that it is the other way around. The organization serves as a means for deepening friendship, comradeship and faith. To confuse the means and the end is a terrible mistake.