We need to make sure our activities and our attitudes line up with what pleases God first and foremost. Wherever we focus our attention the most will become the driving force in our lives.
LYSA TERKEURSTRemember: even the smallest drop of God’s strength is more than enough to cover our frailties, our shortcomings, and the places where we deem ourselves weak.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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Not reaching back for what was lost in my yesterdays. And not reaching for what I hope will be in my tomorrow. But living fully with what is right in front of me. And truly seeing the gift of this moment.
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We need to make peace with who we are so insecurities don’t become a distraction to how we live. Just because I sometimes feel insecure doesn’t mean I have to be insecure.
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Having faith doesn’t mean I have all the answers. It means trusting God especially in the midst of uncertainty.
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If I really want an unrushed life, I must underwhelm my schedule so God has room to overwhelm my soul.
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Instead of wishing things would change, I’m asking God for His strength to make a change.
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Whatever has you afraid, angry, intimidated or frustrated tonight – take it to our all-powerful and all-capable God. He has the answer.
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The decisions we make dictate the schedules we keep. The schedules we keep determine the lives we live. The lives we live determine how we spend our souls. So, this isn’t just about finding time. This is about honoring God with the time we have.
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When feelings of inadequacy come creeping in, let’s park our minds in God’s truth.
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God never intended for us to rely on others for our sense of well being. Only He is equipped to provide that.
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Conflict tip: What comes out of someone else’s mouth is a reflection of their heart … not yours.
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My goal should never be to raise kids that make me look good. (Oh but how my flesh craves this!) My goal should be to raise kids who love God and spend their lives making His goodness known in their corner of the world.
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We want big directional signs from God. God just wants us to pay attention.
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Trying to fix another person will only add to my anxiety. Letting Jesus work on me is where real progress can happen.
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Remember, conflict doesn’t always mean we have to fight against something and tear it apart. Conflict can also mean we’re fighting for something to make it even better and stronger than it’s ever been.
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No person, possession, profession, or position ever fills the cup of a wounded, empty heart. It’s an emptiness only God can fill.
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