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.
LYSA TERKEURSTNothing done with the focus on God is ever a waste of time.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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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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Praying helps me see perspectives otherwise beyond me.
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No person, possession, profession, or position ever fills the cup of a wounded, empty heart. It’s an emptiness only God can fill.
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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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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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Not making a decision is actually a decision. It’s the decision to stay the same.
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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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Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
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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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Trusting God’s plan is the only secret I know in the gentle art of not freaking out.
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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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The only way our faith can strengthen is if we use it.
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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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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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It’s not my perfect performance that captures God’s attention. It’s my complete dependence on Him that He notices.
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