When to give grace? I’d rather stand before God knowing I loved others too much rather than regretting that I judged too harshly.
LYSA TERKEURSTWhen feelings of inadequacy come creeping in, let’s park our minds in God’s truth.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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It’s not my perfect performance that captures God’s attention. It’s my complete dependence on Him that He notices.
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Wise women tuck Godly wisdom into the words they speak and even more into the words they choose not to speak.
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Remember: even the smallest drop of God’s strength is more than enough to cover our frailties, our shortcomings, and the places where we deem ourselves weak.
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Having faith doesn’t mean I have all the answers. It means trusting God especially in the midst of uncertainty.
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If I really want an unrushed life, I must underwhelm my schedule so God has room to overwhelm my soul.
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I want to learn how to be more thankful for what I am, than guilty for what I’m not.
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Do not confuse the command to love with the disease to please.
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Not reaching back for what was lost in my yesterdays. And not reaching for what I hope will be in my tomorrow. But living fully with what is right in front of me. And truly seeing the gift of this moment.
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Truth is the only healthy place from which to speak. Assumption is the birthplace of godless chatter.
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My goal should never be to raise kids that make me look good. (Oh but how my flesh craves this!) My goal should be to raise kids who love God and spend their lives making His goodness known in their corner of the world.
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We need to make sure our activities and our attitudes line up with what pleases God first and foremost. Wherever we focus our attention the most will become the driving force in our lives.
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It is a rare and beautiful thing when we choose to offer love in situations when most people would choose to scorn or ignore.
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God loves to take people from broken backgrounds and surprise them with possibilities.
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You have the exact qualities God knew your kids would need in a mother. Each day, hold up your willingness and ask God to make you the best version of you that you can possibly be.
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At the end of the day, honoring God leads to good things. Anything else leads to confusion, emotional exhaustion and a lack of good things.
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