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.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLPeople who inspire others are those who see invisible bridges at the end of dead-end streets
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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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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Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.
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The world has changed and it’s going to keep changing, but God never changes; so we are safe when we cling to Him.
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Battles are won in the trenches, in the grit and grime of courageous determination; they are won day by day in the arena of life.
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God does not dispense strength and encouragement like a druggist fills your prescription. The Lord doesn’t promise to give us something to take so we can handle our weary moments. He promises us Himself. That is all. And that is enough.
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Anything under God’s control is never out of control.
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One of the marks of maturity is the ability to disagree without becoming disagreeable.
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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.
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Make a plan now to keep a daily appointment with God. The enemy is going to tell you to set it aside, but you must carve out the time. If you’re too busy to meet with the Lord, friend, then you are simply too busy
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Acceptance is taking from God’s hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.
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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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Faith is like lighting the torch that passes from one person to the next. You can’t light the torch of another if yours isn’t burning.
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No, the thing that makes for greatness is determination, persisting in the right direction over the long haul, following your dream, staying at the task.
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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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The beautiful thing about encouragement is that anybody can do it.
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