On Sunday morning, I'm not nervous... I can't wait to tell what God wants me to say. Charles Stanley More Quotes by Charles Stanley More Quotes From Charles Stanley Although the church accomplishes many tasks, its only message to the world is the gospel of Christ. Everything else we do is merely an extension of that primary goal. The gospel we offer the lost is superior to every worldly philosophy. Never outdated or in need of correction, it is always sufficient to meet humanity's greatest need: reconciliation with the Creator. Charles Stanley goal humanity philosophy If God has positioned us in a certain place, we must leave all the details to Him. Charles Stanley details certain ifs Our problems may stay, our circumstances may remain, but we know God is in control. We are focused on His adequacy, not our inadequacy. Charles Stanley adequacy optimistic may As children of a sovereign God, we are never victims of our circumstances. Charles Stanley sovereign victim children The gate is small because truth guards the entrance. The way is narrow because the Lord protects us with wise boundaries. Charles Stanley boundaries wise way When friends abandoned him, Paul asked God not to count their actions against them. He followed the example of Jesus, who prayed for the Father to forgive His persecutors. What's your response when friends let you down? Forgiveness is the choice that pleases God every time. Charles Stanley christian father jesus The Holy Spirit's power cannot be harnessed. His power cannot be used to accomplish anything other than the Father's will. He is not a candy dispenser. He is not a vending machine. He is not a genie waiting for someone to rub His lamp the right way. He is holy God. Charles Stanley lamps waiting father If the church marries herself to the spirit of the times, she will find herself a widow in the next generation. Charles Stanley generations church christian Since God knows our future, our personalities, and our capacity to listen, He isn't ever going to say more to us than we can deal with at the moment. Charles Stanley moments personality prayer When God speaks, oftentimes His voice will call for an act of courage on our part. Charles Stanley voice prayer courage I certainly respect other people's opinions, but I would not vote for a woman to be the pastor of a church. Charles Stanley opinion church people Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins. Charles Stanley new-year fear opportunity In giving us children, God places us in a position of both leadership and service. He calls us to give up our lives for someone else's sake - to abandon our own desires and put our child's interests first. Yet, according to His perfect design, it is through this selflessness that we can become truly fulfilled. Charles Stanley giving-up perfect children I would never discredit reading the Scriptures, but it is important to meditate on it. Charles Stanley important reading inspirational The main thing to avoid being a casualty is simply this: to have a kind of intimate personal relationship with Jesus Christ whereby you're able to hear God speak to your heart, you're sensitive to what He's saying to you to do, and that you're willing to be obedient to Him. Charles Stanley able heart jesus God's arrows of affliction are sharp and painful so He can get our attention. He won't let His beloved children get away with sin because He knows it robs us of blessings, opportunities, and even character refinement. Charles Stanley blessing character children If a person becomes content with what is average, minimally acceptable, or satisfactory, she will rarely exert the effort or work toward something that is truly excellent or outstanding. Charles Stanley effort excellent average Wisdom is the capacity to see things from God's viewpoint. Charles Stanley viewpoints christian-inspirational christian If we walk in the Spirit daily, surrendered to His power, we have the right to expect anything we need to hear from God. The Holy Spirit living within us and speaking to us ought to be the natural, normal lifestyle of believers. Charles Stanley normal spirit needs The reason so many of us struggle so intensely with adversity is that we have yet to adopt God's perspective and priorities. Charles Stanley adversity perspective struggle
