You may have the gift of giving. Charles Stanley More Quotes by Charles Stanley More Quotes From Charles Stanley We must remember that the shortest distance between our problems and their solutions is the distance between our knees and the floor. Charles Stanley knees distance remember Prayer is an act of faith. Just by praying to God, you are declaring our trust in someone other than yourself. Your faith is increased as you pray and watch how God answers your prayers. God says in Jeremiah 33:3, Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know. God is awesome in power and there is never a time when He is not beside you. He is faithful and holy. Charles Stanley religious prayer faith God is responsible for the consequences of our obedience, WE are responsible for the consequences of our disobedience Charles Stanley disobedience responsible obedience It is not the trials in your life that develop or destroy you, but rather your response to those hardships. Charles Stanley response hardship trials From the world’s perspective, there are many places you can go to find comfort. But there is only one place you will find a hand to catch your tears and a heart to listen to your every longing. True peace comes only from God. Charles Stanley perspective heart hands Basically, there are two paths you can walk: faith or fear. It's impossible to simultaneously trust God and not trust God. Charles Stanley trust-in-god path two Our heavenly Father understands our disappointment, suffering, pain, fear, and doubt. He is always there to encourage our hearts and help us understand that He's sufficient for all of our needs. When I accepted this as an absolute truth in my life, I found that my worrying stopped. Charles Stanley pain disappointment father Often times God wants us to sit before Him in quietness. He doesn't want us to do all the talking. As Is. 30:15 says "In quiet and confidence will be your strength." Charles Stanley prayer want talking God’s Word is absolutely true. You may not understand how God is going to bring about what He’s promised you, but He is keeping every promise that He has ever made. He will never deceive you or disappoint you, and He will never change His mind about what He’s told you. Charles Stanley mind may promise Often times God demonstrates His faithfulness in adversity by providing for us what we need to survive. He does not change our painful circumstances. He sustains us through them. Charles Stanley adversity doe needs The time you spend alone with God will transform your character and increase your devotion. Then your integrity and godly behavior in an unbelieving world will make others long to know the Lord. Charles Stanley integrity inspirational character Regardless of the source of our pain, we must accept that God knows, God loves, and God is at work. Charles Stanley accepting pain god-love Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on the object we're waiting for. Charles Stanley willingness objects waiting Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness. Charles Stanley brokenness maximum requirements No matter how far we may wander from the Lord’s perfect will for our lives, we are always welcome back. Charles Stanley matter perfect may God allows us to dace difficulties so that our faith will be stretched and refined. The trials we face provide an excellent opportunity for us to declare our dependence on God and not on ourselves. The way we win the battle with discouragement is by humbling ourselves before God and telling Him that we need Him. There is only one way to do this, and it is through prayer. Charles Stanley religious prayer faith Wherever you go, God is with you - watching over you, protecting you, and providing the truth you need for every situation. The question is, will you open your heart to His Word, apply it to your life, and allow God to change you so that He can use you in ways far greater than you can imagine? Charles Stanley christian god heart We are the product of our thinking, so it is important that we choose carefully where to focus our mental energy. Charles Stanley focus important thinking Fight all your battles on your knees and you win every time. Charles Stanley battle fighting winning As you walk through the valley of the unknown, you will find the footprints of Jesus both in front of you and beside you. Charles Stanley anxiety overcoming jesus
