If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLThere is no counsel like God’s counsel. No comfort like His comfort. No wisdom more profound than the wisdom of the Scriptures.
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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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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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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.
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One of the problems with worry is that it keeps you from enjoying what you have.
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A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living.
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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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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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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’s heavenly plan doesn’t always make earthly sense.
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People who soar, are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change
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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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The stronger the winds, the deeper the roots, and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree.
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Oh, how horrible our sins look when they are committed by someone else.
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If you are having difficulty loving or relating to an individual, take him to God. Bother the Lord with this person. Don’t you be bothered with him – leave him at the throne.
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Because God gave you your makeup and superintended every moment of your past, including all the hardship, pain, and struggles, He wants to use your words in a unique manner. No one else can speak through your vocal cords, and, equally important, no one else has your story.
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