All he asks is that we trust Him, that we stand before Him in integrity and faith. God is just waiting for us to trust Him.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLDon’t get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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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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We can’t solve modern problems by going back in time. Retreating to the safety of the familiar is an understandable response, but God has called us to a life of faith. And faith requires us to face the unknown while trusting Him completely.
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It’s not enough merely to believe there is a God. You must believe in the God who is there.
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A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living.
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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.
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People who are close to God cultivate a personal intimacy with Him like a good gardener cultivates beautiful flowers.
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[God] is able to take your life, with all of the heartache, all of the pain, all of the regret, all of the missed opportunities, and use you for His glory.
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Oh, how horrible our sins look when they are committed by someone else.
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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.
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Laughter is the most beautiful and beneficial therapy God ever granted humanity.
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If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth.
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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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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?
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Anything under God’s control is never out of control.
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Faith does not change my circumstances; faith changes me. Faith may not bring in the tuition check when I need it, but faith will give me what it takes to hang on.
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