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.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLI 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.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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Acceptance is taking from God’s hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.
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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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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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10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.
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Don’t seek more days in your life but more life in your days.
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Patience is a bitter plant that produces sweet fruit.
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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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Today is unique! It has never occurred and it will never be repeated. At midnight it will end, quietly, suddenly, totally. Forever. But the hours between now and then are opportunities with eternal possibilities.
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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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People who soar, are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change
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Times may be hard and people may be demanding, but never forget that life is special. Every single day is a special day. God is at work in you!
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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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One of the worst things you can give to your people is someone you’re not.
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Walk by faith! Stop the plague of worry. Relax! Learn to say, “Lord, this is Your battle.”
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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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