God uses those who seem ill-fitted for a significant life. Charles R. Swindoll More Quotes by Charles R. Swindoll More Quotes From Charles R. Swindoll Fortunately, God made all varieties of people with a wide variety of interests and abilities. He has called people of every race and color who have been hurt by life in every manner imaginable. Even the scars of past abuse and injury can be the means of bringing healing to another. What wonderful opportunities to make disciples! Charles R. Swindoll leadershiphurtmean Battles are won in the trenches, in the grit and grime of courageous determination; they are won day by day in the arena of life. Charles R. Swindoll gritbattledetermination Dream big . . . don't let anybody or anything break your wishbone. Stay strong, full of faith, and courageous... keep that backbone straight. And along the way, don't forget to laugh and enjoy the journey. Charles R. Swindoll stay-stronginspirationdream God never asked us to meet life's pressures and demands on our own terms or by relying upon our own strength. Nor did He demands that we win His favor by assembling an impressive portfolio of good deeds. Instead, He invites us to enter His rest. Charles R. Swindoll portfoliosdemandwinning Patience is a bitter plant that produces sweet fruit. Charles R. Swindoll motivationalsweetinspirational We cannot change our past. We can not change the fact that people act in a certain way. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. Charles R. Swindoll changehappinessinspirational Hope is like an anchor. Our hope in Christ stabilizes us in the storms of life, but unlike an anchor, it does not hold us back. Charles R. Swindoll anchorsencouragementhope Laughter is the most beautiful and beneficial therapy God ever granted humanity. Charles R. Swindoll laughterhumanitybeautiful If we choose to be offended when we don't get our own way, Charles R. Swindoll medicinedifferencesheart One of the worst things you can give to your people is someone you're not. Charles R. Swindoll worstgivingpeople Refuse to let your situation determine your attitude. Charles R. Swindoll situationattitudepositive If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth. Charles R. Swindoll mouthschristianwant Do you want to be wise? Choose wise friends Charles R. Swindoll christianwisewant The pursuit of happiness is a matter of choice...it is a positive attitude we choose to express. It is not a gift delivered to our door each morning, nor does it come through the window. And it is certain that our circumstances are not the things that make us joyful. If we wait for them to get just right, we will never laugh again. Charles R. Swindoll pursuit-of-happinessattitudemorning Don't expect wisdom to come into your life like great chunks of rock on a conveyor belt. Wisdom comes privately from God as a byproduct of right decisions, godly reactions, and the application of spiritual principles to daily circumstances. Charles R. Swindoll godlyspiritualchristian The longer I live the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company . . . a church . . . a home. Charles R. Swindoll homeattitudepast Encourage one another. Many times a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept people on their feet. Charles R. Swindoll cheerappreciationinspirational I'm here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and all subtle temptation to gain attention or to find ways to promote yourself. Charles R. Swindoll temptationattentionwatches Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity Charles R. Swindoll christian-inspirationalchristianintegrity The stronger the winds, the deeper the roots, and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree. Charles R. Swindoll rootsbeautifulwind
