God often does His best work in us when He catches us by surprise and introduces a change that is completely against our own desire.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLRefuse to let your situation determine your attitude.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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One of the marks of maturity is the ability to disagree without becoming disagreeable.
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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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Anything under God’s control is never out of control.
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If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters.
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Honesty has a beautiful and refreshing simplicity about it. No ulterior motives. No hidden meanings. An absence of hypocrisy, duplicity, political games, and verbal superficiality. As honesty and real integrity characterize our lives, there will be no need to manipulate others.
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The beautiful thing about encouragement is that anybody can do it.
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It helps me if I remember that God is in charge of my day – not I.
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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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Refuse to let your situation determine your attitude.
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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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If God’s people are to be living examples of one thing, that thing ought to be – it must be – compassion.
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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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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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Authentic men aren’t afraid to show affection, release their feelings, hug their children, cry when they’re sad, admit it when they’re wrong, and ask for help when they need it.
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The Lord delights to surprise us with His goodness, if only we will unlock the door of obedience with the key of faith – which He has given – and then push it open and walk through.
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