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.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLVision 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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Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity.
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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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One of the marks of maturity is the ability to disagree without becoming disagreeable.
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Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.
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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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Laughter is the most beautiful and beneficial therapy God ever granted humanity.
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It helps me if I remember that God is in charge of my day – not I.
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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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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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Anything under God’s control is never out of control.
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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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Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.
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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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You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God.
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A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven.
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