When we have hope, we are showing that we trust God to work out the situation. Trust is the only way we’re going to make it through and be a part of God’s marvelous plan for His child.
BARBARA JOHNSONWe can never untangle all the woes in other people’s lives. We can’t produce miracles overnight. But we can bring a cup of cool water to a thirsty soul, or a scoop of laughter to a lonely heart.
More Barbara Johnson Quotes
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I’m glad God has all the answers, ’cause I barely understand the questions.
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The secret of growing younger is counting blessings, not birthdays.
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Forgiveness is a stunning principle, your ticket out of hate and fear and chaos. … I know what regret feels like; I’ve earned my credentials. But I also know what forgiveness feels like, because God has so graciously forgiven me.
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Pain is inevitable. Misery is optional
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I don’t have to figure out why or how or when. God has a plan, and I’m committed to it. That commitment frees me from having to worry about the details.
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Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.
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Laughter is to life what shock absorbers are to automobiles. It won’t take the potholes out of the road, but it sure makes the ride smoother
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Don’t let your life speed out of control. Live intentionally. Do something today that will last beyond your lifetime.
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God will never let you sink under your circumstances. He always provides a safety net and His love always encircles.
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We cannot protect ourselves from trouble, but we can dance through the puddles of life with a rainbow smile, twirling the only umbrella we need — the umbrella of God’s love.
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It never hurts your eyesight to look on the bright side of things.
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Prayer is asking for rain and faith is carrying the umbrella.
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Attitude is the mind’s paintbrush; it can color any situation.
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You have to look for the joy. Look for the light of God that is hitting your life, and you will find sparkles you didn’t know were there.
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Have we forgotten that we’re all born the same way: naked, wet, and hungry? Then things get worse!
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