Don’t expect wisdom to come into your life like great chunks of rock on a conveyor belt. Wisdom comes privately from God as a byproduct of right decisions, godly reactions, and the application of spiritual principles to daily circumstances.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLAcceptance is taking from God’s hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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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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The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
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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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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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Don’t get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.
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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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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.
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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 want to stop an argument, close your mouth.
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One of the marks of maturity is the ability to disagree without becoming disagreeable.
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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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If we choose to be offended when we don’t get our own way, Then we’re going to live constantly on the edge of anger. But if we say to ourselves, ” A merry heart does good like a medicine,” It’ll make all the difference in the world.
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God’s heavenly plan doesn’t always make earthly sense.
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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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On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don’t quit, whatever you do. Persevere.
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