The Lord delights to surprise us with His goodness, if only we will unlock the door of obedience with the key of faith – which He has given – and then push it open and walk through.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLIt helps me if I remember that God is in charge of my day – not I.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.
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God is a specialist at making something useful and beautiful out of something broken and confused.
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We must cease striving and trust God to provide what He thinks is best and in whatever time He chooses to make it available. But this kind of trusting doesn’t come naturally. It’s a spiritual crisis of the will in which we must choose to exercise faith.
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Love has been called the most effective motivational force in all the world. When love is at work in us, it is remarkable how giving and forgiving, understanding and tolerant we can be.
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The stronger the winds, the deeper the roots, and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree.
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Encourage one another. Many times a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept people on their feet.
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If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth.
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I’m here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and all subtle temptation to gain attention or to find ways to promote yourself.
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It’s a delightful thing to receive a good word just at your time of need. Encourage someone today.
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If God’s people are to be living examples of one thing, that thing ought to be – it must be – compassion.
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Every one of us can blame somebody for something that has happened in our lives. But don’t waste your time. What we need most is a steady stream of love flowing among us. Love that quickly forgives, willingly overlooks, and refuses to take offense.
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Do you want to be wise? Choose wise friends
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When God is involved, anything can happen. Be open. Stay that way. God has a beautiful way of bringing good vibrations out of broken chords.
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One of the worst things you can give to your people is someone you’re not.
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On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don’t quit, whatever you do. Persevere.
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