10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLTell yourself right now and throughout today, that it’s okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.
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A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven.
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When you trust the Lord God to give you the next step, when you wait in humility upon Him, *He* will open the doors or close them, and you’ll get to rest and relax until He says, ‘Go.
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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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People who inspire others are those who see invisible bridges at the end of dead-end streets
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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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Allow me to offer a simple definition of wisdom. Wisdom is looking at life from God’s point of view.
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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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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.
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One of the marks of maturity is the ability to disagree without becoming disagreeable.
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I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude. It is more important than my past, my education, my bankroll, my successes or failures, fame or pain, what other people think of me or say about me, my circumstances, or my position.
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It’s a delightful thing to receive a good word just at your time of need. Encourage someone today.
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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 longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
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Encourage one another. Many times a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept people on their feet.
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