If God’s people are to be living examples of one thing, that thing ought to be – it must be – compassion.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLGod 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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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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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.
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Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity.
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The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
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It’s not enough merely to believe there is a God. You must believe in the God who is there.
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We shouldn’t deny the pain of what happens in our lives. We should just refuse to focus only on the valleys.
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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.
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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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Laughter is the most beautiful and beneficial therapy God ever granted humanity.
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Don’t get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.
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People who soar, are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change
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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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Refuse to let your situation determine your attitude.
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Worry is assuming responsibilities that you cannot handle. They truth is, they are responsibilities that God never intended for you to handle, because they are His.
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One of the problems with worry is that it keeps you from enjoying what you have.
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