[God] is able to take your life, with all of the heartache, all of the pain, all of the regret, all of the missed opportunities, and use you for His glory.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLThe stronger the winds, the deeper the roots, and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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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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We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.
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Vision is the ability to see God’s presence, to perceive God’s power, to focus on God’s plan in spite of the obstacles.
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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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A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living.
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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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If we choose to be offended when we don’t get our own way, Then we’re going to live constantly on the edge of anger. But if we say to ourselves, ” A merry heart does good like a medicine,” It’ll make all the difference in the world.
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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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Patience is a bitter plant that produces sweet fruit.
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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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Believing in grace is one thing. Living it is another.
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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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The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.
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Don’t get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.
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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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Today is unique! It has never occurred and it will never be repeated. At midnight it will end, quietly, suddenly, totally. Forever. But the hours between now and then are opportunities with eternal possibilities.
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God’s heavenly plan doesn’t always make earthly sense.
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Friends make life a lot more fun.
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It’s a delightful thing to receive a good word just at your time of need. Encourage someone today.
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The beautiful thing about encouragement is that anybody can do it.
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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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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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Envy is one of the great enemies of active spirituality. It keeps us from loving our neighbours, from functioning with others in community, and from affirming people’s unique worth. It also steals contentment from the heart. Is there anything or anyone you are envious of?
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Anything under God’s control is never out of control.
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If you never get criticized, chances are you aren’t getting anything done.
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The size of a challenge should never be measured by what we have to offer. It will never be enough. Furthermore, provision is God’s responsibility, not ours. We are merely called to commit what we have – even if it’s no more than a sack lunch.
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