Instead of wishing things would change, I’m asking God for His strength to make a change.
LYSA TERKEURSTWe 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.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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Just because we feel offended doesn’t mean we must be offended. Feelings are indicators not dictators.
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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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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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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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God loves to take people from broken backgrounds and surprise them with possibilities.
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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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Sometimes it’s the words we choose not to say that speak most loudly about our character.
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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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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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Don’t let the hurt of today blind you to the hope of tomorrow. Disappointment ushers in a new appointment.
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This life is not about me. It’s about joining hands with Jesus to fulfill whatever tasks He sets before me and to share His love with all He brings my way.
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God is good to me, even when life doesn’t feel good to me.
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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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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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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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