If I really want an unrushed life, I must underwhelm my schedule so God has room to overwhelm my soul.
LYSA TERKEURSTToday, 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.
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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Truth is the only healthy place from which to speak. Assumption is the birthplace of godless chatter.
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Whatever has you afraid, angry, intimidated or frustrated tonight – take it to our all-powerful and all-capable God. He has the answer.
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Dear Lord, forgive me for all of the times I’ve compared myself to others. I know that You have hand-picked all of my qualities. Help me to see these things as beautiful reminders of Your great love in creating me as Your daughter. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Don’t let the hurt of today blind you to the hope of tomorrow. Disappointment ushers in a new appointment.
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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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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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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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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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Remember, conflict doesn’t always mean we have to fight against something and tear it apart. Conflict can also mean we’re fighting for something to make it even better and stronger than it’s ever been.
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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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Not making a decision is actually a decision. It’s the decision to stay the same.
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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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God will always do great things with people who are willing to be faithful in the small things.
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What if God’s ‘NO,’ is really a gift? His way to protect us from what we cannot see, provide something better than we can imagine, or be part of the process of growing us closer to Him.
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