Faith does not change my circumstances; faith changes me. Faith may not bring in the tuition check when I need it, but faith will give me what it takes to hang on.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLAnother problem with worry is that it makes you forget your worth. Worry makes you feel worthless, forgotten, and unimportant.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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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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Prayer 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.
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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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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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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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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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God also allows suffering so that we might learn what it means to depend on Him, not on our own strength and resources.
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Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity.
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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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The beautiful thing about encouragement is that anybody can do it.
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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.
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Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.
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Don’t get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.
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If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters.
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