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. SWINDOLLWe continually encounter hardships. People disappoint us. We disappoint ourselves. But God is constant and compassionate. We are not alone. He cares. Against all reason, the transcendent God loves us so much that He has committed Himself to us.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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Patience is a bitter plant that produces sweet fruit.
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It helps me if I remember that God is in charge of my day – not I.
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Friends make life a lot more fun.
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We cannot change our past. We can not change the fact that people act in a certain way. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.
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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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When you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and times are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope then is in God and not in yourself.
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Encouragement is awesome. It (can) actually change the course of another person’s day, week, or life.
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Laughter is the most beautiful and beneficial therapy God ever granted humanity.
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Refuse to let your situation determine your attitude.
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We continually encounter hardships. People disappoint us. We disappoint ourselves. But God is constant and compassionate. We are not alone. He cares. Against all reason, the transcendent God loves us so much that He has committed Himself to us.
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Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.
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All he asks is that we trust Him, that we stand before Him in integrity and faith. God is just waiting for us to trust Him.
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God doesn’t work on our timetable. He has a plan that He will execute perfectly and for the highest, greatest good of all, and for His ultimate glory.
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Encourage one another. Many times a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept people on their feet.
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People who are close to God cultivate a personal intimacy with Him like a good gardener cultivates beautiful flowers.
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