Jesus set an example for us to follow: a life of loving, obedient service. Charles Stanley More Quotes by Charles Stanley More Quotes From Charles Stanley The blood that poured from Christ's wounds bought your salvation. If you want to truly value what He did, think of Him hanging on that cross just for you. With that thought in your mind, consider how you should live. He gave Himself freely for you; are you giving yourself fully to Him? Charles Stanley christianjesusthinking From Genesis to Revelation, here's the central message: God Almighty, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Spirit of God, the Triune God is in control of all things, period. Charles Stanley messageschristianjesus Every test, every trial, every heartache that's been significant, I can turn it over and see how God has turned it into good no matter what. Charles Stanley heartacheteststrials The bottom line in the Christian life is obedience and most people don't even like the word. Charles Stanley lineschristianpeople We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength. Charles Stanley strengthprayertime You must never sacrifice your relationship with God for the sake of a relationship with another person. Charles Stanley our-relationshipsacrificesake God wants you to understand the Word of God. The Bible is not a mystery book. It's not a book of philosophy. It's a book of truth that explains the attitude and heart of almighty God. Charles Stanley attitudephilosophybook God will never reject you. Whether you accept Him is your decision. Charles Stanley rejects-youacceptingdecision An unschooled man who knows how to meditate upon the Lord has learned far more than the man with the highest education who does not know how to meditate. Charles Stanley prayereducationmen When we surrender to His timing, He does mighty things in and for us, according to His will and His timing. God acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. Charles Stanley timingwaitingdoe If you put your faith in yourself and your abilities, intellect and dreams, then your foundation is only as strong as you are. Charles Stanley foundationstrongdream Disappointment is inevitable. But to become discouraged, there's a choice I make. God would never discourage me. He would always point me to himself to trust him. Therefore, my discouragement is from Satan. As you go through the emotions that we have, hostility is not from God, bitterness, unforgiveness, all of these are attacks from Satan. Charles Stanley choicesdisappointmentgod You may go through difficulty, hardship, or trial—but as long as you are anchored to Him, you will have hope. Charles Stanley hardshiptrialslong In our friendships we have to be wise that we choose godly people to be our friends. Somebody might say, well does that mean that you should never have a lost person as your friend? No, I wouldn't say that. But you can't have the same intimacy with a lost person that you can with a godly person in whom the Holy Spirit is living. Charles Stanley friendswisemean Stop for a minute and think about how you typically interact with God. If prayer time is dominated by your own talking, some adjustments may be in order. Just as the Lord spoke to David, God also has many things to say to you, if you'll simply let Him speak. Charles Stanley prayerorderthinking There is only one secure foundation: a genuine, deep relationship with Jesus Christ, which will carry you through any and all turmoil. No matter what storms are raging all around, you'll stand firm if you stand on His love. Charles Stanley stormeasterjesus The dark moments of our life will last only so long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose in us. Charles Stanley inspirational-lifedarklong God is looking for imperfect men and women who have learned to walk in moment-by-momen t dependence on the Holy Spirit. Christians who have come to terms with their inadequacies, fears, and failures. Believers who have become discontent with 'surviving' and have taken the time to investigate everything God has to offer in this life. Charles Stanley takenchristianmen When trouble comes, focus on God's ability to care for you. Charles Stanley carefocusgod The Scriptures contain many stories of people who waited years or even decades before the Lord's promises came to pass. What modern believers can learn from the patience of biblical saints like Abraham, Joseph, David, and Paul is that waiting upon the Lord has eternal rewards. Charles Stanley biblicalpatienceyears
