Dear Lord, forgive me for all of the times I’ve compared myself to others. I know that You have hand-picked all of my qualities. Help me to see these things as beautiful reminders of Your great love in creating me as Your daughter. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
LYSA TERKEURSTWhatever has you afraid, angry, intimidated or frustrated tonight – take it to our all-powerful and all-capable God. He has the answer.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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God is mighty. God is caring. God is worthy of praise. God is loving. God is able. God is in control. Nothing takes God by surprise. Some sweet reminders to soak in before falling asleep tonight.
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No matter your age, stage of life, or circumstances, don’t forget to dare to dream with God. You don’t have to figure anything out. Just keep saying yes to Him, in big ways and small, and watch what He does.
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You’ve never gone too far that God can’t redeem you, restore you, forgive you, and give you a second chance.
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It’s not my perfect performance that captures God’s attention. It’s my complete dependence on Him that He notices.
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Great love isn’t two people finding the perfect match in one another. Great love is two people making the choice to be a match.
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I know deep hurt. But I also know deep hope. Sometimes God’s power is shown as much in preventing things as it is in making them happen. We may never know why. But we can always know and trust the Who.
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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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When to give grace? I’d rather stand before God knowing I loved others too much rather than regretting that I judged too harshly.
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My imperfections will never override God’s promises. God’s promises are not dependent on my ability to always choose well, but rather on His ability to use well.
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Spending some time getting quiet can really be the best remedy for tangled situations. Taking a step back from all the emotion, frustration, and exhaustion to sit quietly with Jesus will do more to untangle a mess than anything else I’ve ever found.
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Sometimes it’s the words we choose not to say that speak most loudly about our character.
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Outside our comfort zone, though, is where we experience the true awesomeness of God.
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Raw emotions – anger, frustration, bitterness, resentment – are the feelings we tend to hide from people we want to impress but spew on those we love the most.
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Love isn’t what I have the opportunity to get from this world. Love is what I have the opportunity to give.
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Praying helps me see perspectives otherwise beyond me.
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