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.
LYSA TERKEURSTSpending 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.
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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We want big directional signs from God. God just wants us to pay attention.
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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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Raw emotions – anger, frustration, bitterness, resentment – are the feelings we tend to hide from people we want to impress but spew on those we love the most.
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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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The one who obey’s God’s instruction for today will develop a keen awareness of His direction for tomorrow.
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Not making a decision is actually a decision. It’s the decision to stay the same.
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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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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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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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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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Sometimes we need the salt of tears to remind us how to savor the sweetness of life.
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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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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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A woman who is careful with her words is a gift to all who know her.
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