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.
LYSA TERKEURSTSometimes it’s the words we choose not to say that speak most loudly about our character.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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Today, let’s be determined to see blessings in the midst of things that seem like burdens.
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What if God’s ‘NO,’ is really a gift? His way to protect us from what we cannot see, provide something better than we can imagine, or be part of the process of growing us closer to Him.
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Jesus, I don’t want to be a secret keeper with my faith. I want to be a bold and gracious truth proclaimer. For You. With You. Because of You. Me, the unwanted girl whom You loved, redeemed and wanted.
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Sometimes it’s the words we choose not to say that speak most loudly about our character.
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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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Praying helps me see perspectives otherwise beyond me.
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If you are a woman who honors God right where you are, you are in ministry.
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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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My imperfections will never override God’s promises. God’s promises are not dependent on my ability to always choose well, but rather on His ability to use well.
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When to give grace? I’d rather stand before God knowing I loved others too much rather than regretting that I judged too harshly.
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God is mighty. God is caring. God is worthy of praise. God is loving. God is able. God is in control. Nothing takes God by surprise. Some sweet reminders to soak in before falling asleep tonight.
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We live in a broken world full of broken people. But isn’t it comforting to know God isn’t ever broken? He isn’t ever caught off guard, taken by surprise, or shocked by what happens next.
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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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God never intended for us to rely on others for our sense of well being. Only He is equipped to provide that.
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Dear Lord, forgive me for all of the times I’ve compared myself to others. I know that You have hand-picked all of my qualities. Help me to see these things as beautiful reminders of Your great love in creating me as Your daughter. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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We need to make peace with who we are so insecurities don’t become a distraction to how we live. Just because I sometimes feel insecure doesn’t mean I have to be insecure.
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Remember who you are. Don’t compromise for anyone, for any reason. You are a child of the Almighty God. Live that truth.
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Don’t let people’s compliments go to your head, and don’t let their criticisms go to your heart. The degree to which you do either of these things is the degree to which you’ll be ruled by what other people think of you.
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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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Instead of wishing things would change, I’m asking God for His strength to make a change.
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God loves to take people from broken backgrounds and surprise them with possibilities.
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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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Where there is a lack of rest, there is an abundance of stress.
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We want big directional signs from God. God just wants us to pay attention.
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When feelings of inadequacy come creeping in, let’s park our minds in God’s truth.
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The one who obey’s God’s instruction for today will develop a keen awareness of His direction for tomorrow.
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