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.
LYSA TERKEURSTWhen to give grace? I’d rather stand before God knowing I loved others too much rather than regretting that I judged too harshly.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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I so desperately want my words to be indicative of how deeply and completely I love my people.
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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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The only way our faith can strengthen is if we use it.
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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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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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Satan has no power over us except what we allow. Moment by moment, decision by decision, step by step – will we operate in God’s all powerful Truth or allow Satan to entangle us in his lies?
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Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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