Don’t put the whole of your identity into the smallness of a situation.
LYSA TERKEURSTDear 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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Instead of wishing things would change, I’m asking God for His strength to make a change.
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Remember, conflict doesn’t always mean we have to fight against something and tear it apart. Conflict can also mean we’re fighting for something to make it even better and stronger than it’s ever been.
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No matter your age, stage of life, or circumstances, don’t forget to dare to dream with God. You don’t have to figure anything out. Just keep saying yes to Him, in big ways and small, and watch what He does.
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Don’t let people’s compliments go to your head and don’t let their criticisms go to your heart.
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God loves to take people from broken backgrounds and surprise them with possibilities.
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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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Nothing done with the focus on God is ever a waste of time.
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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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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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I know deep hurt. But I also know deep hope. Sometimes God’s power is shown as much in preventing things as it is in making them happen. We may never know why. But we can always know and trust the Who.
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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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Life as a Christ follower will always be a learning process of depending less on our own strength and more on God’s power.
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Where there is a lack of rest, there is an abundance of stress.
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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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Trying to fix another person will only add to my anxiety. Letting Jesus work on me is where real progress can happen.
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