The past is over forget it. The future holds hope reach for it.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLWhen Christ becomes our central focus, contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.
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On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don’t quit, whatever you do. Persevere.
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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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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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God is a specialist at making something useful and beautiful out of something broken and confused.
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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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Dream big don’t let anybody or anything break your wishbone. Stay strong, full of faith, and courageous. Keep that backbone straight. And along the way, don’t forget to laugh and enjoy the journey.
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Love has been called the most effective motivational force in all the world. When love is at work in us, it is remarkable how giving and forgiving, understanding and tolerant we can be.
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It’s not enough merely to believe there is a God. You must believe in the God who is there.
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We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.
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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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Every one of us can blame somebody for something that has happened in our lives. But don’t waste your time. What we need most is a steady stream of love flowing among us. Love that quickly forgives, willingly overlooks, and refuses to take offense.
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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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God never asked us to meet life’s pressures and demands on our own terms or by relying upon our own strength. Nor did He demands that we win His favor by assembling an impressive portfolio of good deeds. Instead, He invites us to enter His rest.
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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.
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