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. SWINDOLLAll 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.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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Don’t get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.
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Don’t seek more days in your life but more life in your days.
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Let`s choose each day and every day to keep an attitude of faith and joy and belief and compassion.
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One of the marks of maturity is the ability to disagree without becoming disagreeable.
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You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God.
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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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Faith does not change my circumstances; faith changes me. Faith may not bring in the tuition check when I need it, but faith will give me what it takes to hang on.
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If you never get criticized, chances are you aren’t getting anything done.
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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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Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.
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Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.
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Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity.
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If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth.
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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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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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