It is a rare and beautiful thing when we choose to offer love in situations when most people would choose to scorn or ignore.
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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Where there is a lack of rest, there is an abundance of stress.
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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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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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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 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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Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
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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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Nothing done with the focus on God is ever a waste of time.
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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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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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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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You’ve never gone too far that God can’t redeem you, restore you, forgive you, and give you a second chance.
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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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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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I want to honor Jesus with the things I say and the things I choose not to say. Lord, help us all be so careful with sharing opinions as if they are truth.
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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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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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God loves to take people from broken backgrounds and surprise them with possibilities.
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Spending some time getting quiet can really be the best remedy for tangled situations. Taking a step back from all the emotion, frustration, and exhaustion to sit quietly with Jesus will do more to untangle a mess than anything else I’ve ever found.
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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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God is using all of your experiences, both good and bad, to develop your character to match your calling.
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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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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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If I really want an unrushed life, I must underwhelm my schedule so God has room to overwhelm my soul.
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When feelings of inadequacy come creeping in, let’s park our minds in God’s truth.
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Great love isn’t two people finding the perfect match in one another. Great love is two people making the choice to be a match.
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