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.
LYSA TERKEURSTDon’t let the hurt of today blind you to the hope of tomorrow. Disappointment ushers in a new appointment.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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The decisions we make dictate the schedules we keep. The schedules we keep determine the lives we live. The lives we live determine how we spend our souls. So, this isn’t just about finding time. This is about honoring God with the time we have.
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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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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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Trusting God’s plan is the only secret I know in the gentle art of not freaking out.
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Scars are beautiful when we see them as glorious reminders that we courageously survived.
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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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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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Getting healthy isn’t just about losing weight. It’s not limited to adjusting our diet and hoping for good physical results. It’s about recalibrating our souls so that we want to change – spiritually, physically, and mentally. And the battle really is in all three areas.
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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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I was made for more than being stuck in a vicious cycle of defeat. I am not made to be a victim of my poor choices. I was made to be a victorious child of God.
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Conflict tip: What comes out of someone else’s mouth is a reflection of their heart … not yours.
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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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God will always do great things with people who are willing to be faithful in the small things.
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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 using all of your experiences, both good and bad, to develop your character to match your calling.
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Do not confuse the command to love with the disease to please.
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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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Today, let’s set our minds and hearts on feeling more thankful for what we are than guilty for what we’re not. Let’s cut the threads of guilt with grace.
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Sometimes we need the salt of tears to remind us how to savor the sweetness of life.
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When feelings of inadequacy come creeping in, let’s park our minds in God’s truth.
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Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
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We were made for more than compromise. We were made for God’s promises in every area of our lives.
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Don’t put the whole of your identity into the smallness of a situation.
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Outside our comfort zone, though, is where we experience the true awesomeness of God.
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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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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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