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.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLBelieving in grace is one thing. Living it is another.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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It helps me if I remember that God is in charge of my day – not I.
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People who inspire others are those who see invisible bridges at the end of dead-end streets
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We aren’t just thrown on this earth like dice tossed across a table. We are lovingly placed here for a purpose
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Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.
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Walk by faith! Stop the plague of worry. Relax! Learn to say, “Lord, this is Your battle.”
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Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.
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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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Honesty has a beautiful and refreshing simplicity about it. No ulterior motives. No hidden meanings. An absence of hypocrisy, duplicity, political games, and verbal superficiality. As honesty and real integrity characterize our lives, there will be no need to manipulate others.
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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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If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth.
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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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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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It’s not enough merely to believe there is a God. You must believe in the God who is there.
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Another problem with worry is that it makes you forget your worth. Worry makes you feel worthless, forgotten, and unimportant.
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Don’t get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.
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