Chase God’s heart today. Christianity has got to be more than a label, a lingo, and a lifestyle.
LYSA TERKEURSTConflict tip: What comes out of someone else’s mouth is a reflection of their heart … not yours.
More Lysa TerKeurst Quotes
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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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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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Nothing done with the focus on God is ever a waste of time.
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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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The only way our faith can strengthen is if we use it.
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Wise women tuck Godly wisdom into the words they speak and even more into the words they choose not to speak.
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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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When feelings of inadequacy come creeping in, let’s park our minds in God’s truth.
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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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Don’t let the hurt of today blind you to the hope of tomorrow. Disappointment ushers in a new appointment.
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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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Don’t let people’s compliments go to your head, and don’t let their criticisms go to your heart. The degree to which you do either of these things is the degree to which you’ll be ruled by what other people think of you.
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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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Today, 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.
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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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There is power in simply speaking the name Jesus.
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Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
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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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Having faith doesn’t mean I have all the answers. It means trusting God especially in the midst of uncertainty.
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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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Don’t let people’s compliments go to your head and don’t let their criticisms go to your heart.
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Prayer does make a difference-a life-changing, mind-blowing, earth-rattling difference.
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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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Remember who you are. Don’t compromise for anyone, for any reason. You are a child of the Almighty God. Live that truth.
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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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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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