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.
LYSA TERKEURSTDo not confuse the command to love with the disease to please.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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Big things are built one brick at a time. Victories are achieved one choice at a time. A life well lived is chosen one day at a time.
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God is using all of your experiences, both good and bad, to develop your character to match your calling.
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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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If I really want an unrushed life, I must underwhelm my schedule so God has room to overwhelm my soul.
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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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Remember, the Devil loves to make us focus on the little that’s wrong so we miss the big picture of all that’s right.
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Trusting God’s plan is the only secret I know in the gentle art of not freaking out.
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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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Outside our comfort zone, though, is where we experience the true awesomeness of God.
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God will always do great things with people who are willing to be faithful in the small things.
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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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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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Don’t put the whole of your identity into the smallness of a situation.
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We want big directional signs from God. God just wants us to pay attention.
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Love isn’t what I have the opportunity to get from this world. Love is what I have the opportunity to give.
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