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. SWINDOLLHope is like an anchor. Our hope in Christ stabilizes us in the storms of life, but unlike an anchor, it does not hold us back.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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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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God often does His best work in us when He catches us by surprise and introduces a change that is completely against our own desire.
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The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.
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Tell yourself right now and throughout today, that it’s okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.
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If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters.
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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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We continually encounter hardships. People disappoint us. We disappoint ourselves. But God is constant and compassionate. We are not alone. He cares. Against all reason, the transcendent God loves us so much that He has committed Himself to us.
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God is a specialist at making something useful and beautiful out of something broken and confused.
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Anything under God’s control is never out of control.
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Vision is the ability to see God’s presence, to perceive God’s power, to focus on God’s plan in spite of the obstacles.
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When Christ becomes our central focus, contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities.
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On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don’t quit, whatever you do. Persevere.
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A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven.
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Refuse to let your situation determine your attitude.
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Every one of us can blame somebody for something that has happened in our lives. But don’t waste your time. What we need most is a steady stream of love flowing among us. Love that quickly forgives, willingly overlooks, and refuses to take offense.
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