Ed Welch says that all counseling is a variation on a single theme: knowing and praying for the counselee. Of all the questions the counselor might ask, then, the central guiding question in the counselor's mind is, "How can I pray for you? James MacDonald More Quotes by James MacDonald More Quotes From James MacDonald You might not think it now, but if you're one of God's children, you're going to figure it out by the end of your life God is good. James MacDonald might children thinking This fight is not going to be over in 10 minutes or 10 weeks; there's no quick solution. If you think it's taking too long, remember, God is with you. James MacDonald fighting long thinking Repentance is the key that unlocks the door to all that God has for us, but it is not easy. James MacDonald keys easy doors [God's] purposes are always accomplished. His enemies are always defeated. His faithful followers are always rewarded. His Son's throne will be established forever. James MacDonald faithful forever son God owns the truth. The issue is our ability to derive truth apart from God's sufficient Word. James MacDonald sufficient ability issues When you say, I don't know exactly what God is doing, but I know he's in control that's evidence you're trusting Him. James MacDonald trusting-him evidence knows I've learned to be careful of becoming a critic. Criticism really sours your heart. James MacDonald becoming criticism heart God brings tests into your life because your faith in Him--your belief that He is in control and that He is good--can be proved only in times when life is hard. James MacDonald life-is-hard tests belief When we worry, we are telling God, "You are neither trustworthy nor in control, so I need to worry and scheme as I take matters into my own hands." In this way unbelief drives worry, for it is impossible to worry when we are trusting in the provision of our sovereign God. James MacDonald worry hands needs While we wait, God builds our faith in His promises. James MacDonald waiting promise In a society where rationality has ruled so long, the church frequently fails to see that in forsaking the weekly pursuit of the transcendent, we have given up the only ground that was uniquely ours in this world. In attempting to make the church something that can attract and add value to secular mind-sets, we have turned our backs on our one true proposition - transcendence. James MacDonald church mind long Do the things you used to do, and you'll feel the feelings you used to feel. James MacDonald used feelings feels When we pray, we are speaking to the One Whose eternal purpose and designs are unfolding as our present realities. In order to find hope in them, we must seek HIM and HIS perspective. This requires a keen understanding of the redemptive nature of our existence, which points to the glorious gospel of Christ. James MacDonald perspective order reality The day you stop loving your people, they're not your people anymore. James MacDonald stop-loving-you loving-you people The counselee should be aware that you are not God. Better yet, she should be aware that you are aware that you are not God. James MacDonald should The marquee scrolling across our minds trying to reinterpret life reads: "God-Against-Us." This becomes the dominant lens through which our flesh interprets life. We no longer give our loving Father the benefit of the doubt. Instead, we view every event as conclusive proof that God is against us. James MacDonald views giving father Every obedience is not easy. This is for Jesus Christ. He deserves everything! James MacDonald easy jesus christ A rebellion against God, even as believers, is fueled by the toxic fumes of unbelief. James MacDonald toxic believer rebellion I experience transcendence when something infinite reminds me I am finite. James MacDonald finite transcendence infinite When God promises, He's not saying, I'll try. He means, I can and I will. James MacDonald trying mean promise
