I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude. It is more important than my past, my education, my bankroll, my successes or failures, fame or pain, what other people think of me or say about me, my circumstances, or my position.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLNo, the thing that makes for greatness is determination, persisting in the right direction over the long haul, following your dream, staying at the task.
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God’s heavenly plan doesn’t always make earthly sense.
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When Christ becomes our central focus, contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities.
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Don’t expect wisdom to come into your life like great chunks of rock on a conveyor belt. Wisdom comes privately from God as a byproduct of right decisions, godly reactions, and the application of spiritual principles to daily circumstances.
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The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.
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Acceptance is taking from God’s hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.
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Another problem with worry is that it makes you forget your worth. Worry makes you feel worthless, forgotten, and unimportant.
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If you are having difficulty loving or relating to an individual, take him to God. Bother the Lord with this person. Don’t you be bothered with him – leave him at the throne.
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On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don’t quit, whatever you do. Persevere.
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Allow me to offer a simple definition of wisdom. Wisdom is looking at life from God’s point of view.
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I’m here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and all subtle temptation to gain attention or to find ways to promote yourself.
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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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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.
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We shouldn’t deny the pain of what happens in our lives. We should just refuse to focus only on the valleys.
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Believing in grace is one thing. Living it is another.
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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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