Patience is a bitter plant that produces sweet fruit.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLTell yourself right now and throughout today, that it’s okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
-
-
Acceptance is taking from God’s hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
We have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for the day. Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. Our attitude is everything.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
When Christ becomes our central focus, contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
Envy is one of the great enemies of active spirituality. It keeps us from loving our neighbours, from functioning with others in community, and from affirming people’s unique worth. It also steals contentment from the heart. Is there anything or anyone you are envious of?
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
God doesn’t work on our timetable. He has a plan that He will execute perfectly and for the highest, greatest good of all, and for His ultimate glory.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
People who soar, are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
It’s a delightful thing to receive a good word just at your time of need. Encourage someone today.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
Because God gave you your makeup and superintended every moment of your past, including all the hardship, pain, and struggles, He wants to use your words in a unique manner. No one else can speak through your vocal cords, and, equally important, no one else has your story.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
If you never get criticized, chances are you aren’t getting anything done.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
Focusing intently on Christ naturally results in a lifestyle of increasingly greater selflessness. And it has another benefit. Gazing on Christ gives us greater ability to look past life’s trials and remain calm in the midst of what others would call chaos.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
Vision is the ability to see God’s presence, to perceive God’s power, to focus on God’s plan in spite of the obstacles.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
If God’s people are to be living examples of one thing, that thing ought to be – it must be – compassion.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
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.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL -
Prayer is an investment. The time you dedicate to prayer isn’t lost; it will return dividends far greater than what a few moments spent on a task ever could. If we fail to cultivate this discipline, prayer winds up being our last resort rather than our first response.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL







