We cannot change our past. We can not change the fact that people act in a certain way. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL
CHARLES R. SWINDOLL
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Charles R. Swindoll108 quotes“We cannot change our past. We can not change the fact that people act in a certain way. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.”
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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.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll I’m here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and all subtle temptation to gain attention or to find ways to promote yourself.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll Jesus kept it simple. The lesson wasn’t complicated. ‘I speak; you believe My word; your son will be fine.’ We complicate what God has made simple by seeing the world through human eyes. We want to see in order to believe and presume that our limitations are His.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll 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?
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll We can’t solve modern problems by going back in time. Retreating to the safety of the familiar is an understandable response, but God has called us to a life of faith. And faith requires us to face the unknown while trusting Him completely.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll God is a specialist at making something useful and beautiful out of something broken and confused.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll No pressure is greater than God’s power.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll If you never get criticized, chances are you aren’t getting anything done.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll We shouldn’t deny the pain of what happens in our lives. We should just refuse to focus only on the valleys.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll One of the worst things you can give to your people is someone you’re not.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll 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.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll Let`s choose each day and every day to keep an attitude of faith and joy and belief and compassion.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll One of the problems with worry is that it keeps you from enjoying what you have.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll Consistency: It’s the jewel worth wearing; It’s the anchor worth weighing; It’s the thread worth weaving; It’s a battle worth winning.
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