It’s not my perfect performance that captures God’s attention. It’s my complete dependence on Him that He notices.
LYSA TERKEURSTA woman who is careful with her words is a gift to all who know her.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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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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Sometimes it’s the words we choose not to say that speak most loudly about our character.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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When feelings of inadequacy come creeping in, let’s park our minds in God’s truth.
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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 loves to take people from broken backgrounds and surprise them with possibilities.
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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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You’ve never gone too far that God can’t redeem you, restore you, forgive you, and give you a second chance.
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A woman who is careful with her words is a gift to all who know her.
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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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Today, let’s be determined to see blessings in the midst of things that seem like burdens.
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Outside our comfort zone, though, is where we experience the true awesomeness of God.
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Don’t put the whole of your identity into the smallness of a situation.
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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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We were made for more than compromise. We were made for God’s promises in every area of our lives.
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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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Chase God’s heart today. Christianity has got to be more than a label, a lingo, and a lifestyle.
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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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There is power in simply speaking the name Jesus.
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Lord, help me to see what comes my way as an opportunity instead of an inconvenience.
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