The devil smiles when we are up to our ears in work, but he trembles when we pray.
CORRIE TEN BOOMHappiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings, It’s something we make inside ourselves.
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Worry is like racing the engine of an automobile without letting in the clutch.
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The tree on the mountain takes whatever the weather brings. If it has any choice at all, it is in putting down roots as deeply as possible.”—Each New Day
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Hold loosely to the things of this life, so that if God requires them of you, it will be easy to let them go.
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You see, a potter can only mold the clay when it lies completely in his hand. It requires complete surrender.
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The first step on the way to victory is to recognize the enemy.
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A religion that is small enough for our understanding would not be big enough for our needs.
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Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it.
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If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God you’ll be at rest.
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Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.
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If God has shown us bad times ahead, it’s enough for me that He knows about them. That’s why He sometimes shows us things, you know – to tell us that this too is in His hands.
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Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open.
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If you have an important decision to make, or even a small one, it is good to make your decision with the guidance of the Lord.
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Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden.
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The school of life offers some difficult courses, but it is in the difficult class that one learns the most.
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You know, eternal life does not start when we go to heaven. It starts the moment you reach out to Jesus. He never turns His back on anyone. And He is waiting for you.
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