Worry is assuming responsibilities that you cannot handle. They truth is, they are responsibilities that God never intended for you to handle, because they are His.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLPrayer is an investment. The time you dedicate to prayer isn’t lost; it will return dividends far greater than what a few moments spent on a task ever could. If we fail to cultivate this discipline, prayer winds up being our last resort rather than our first response.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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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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No pressure is greater than God’s power.
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On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don’t quit, whatever you do. Persevere.
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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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God will never adjust His agenda to fit ours. He will not speed up His pace to catch up with ours; we need to slow our pace in order to recover our walk with Him. God will not scream and shout over the noisy clamor; He expects us to seek quietness, where His still small voice can be heard again.
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The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.
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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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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 remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.
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You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God.
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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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We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.
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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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10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.
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Oh, how horrible our sins look when they are committed by someone else.
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