Some prisons don't require bars to keep people locked inside. All it takes is their perception that they belong there. Lysa TerKeurst More Quotes by Lysa TerKeurst More Quotes From Lysa TerKeurst Today, let's be determined to see blessings in the midst of things that seem like burdens. Lysa TerKeurst burdens-of-life blessing today Tonight, no matter what you're going through... backtrack and remember all the places where God has been so faithful before in your life. And know. Know with assurance. And boldness. And confidence. He is the same faithful God. Lysa TerKeurst confidence christian god No matter your age, stage of life, or circumstances, don't forget to dare to dream with God. You don't have to figure anything out. Just keep saying yes to Him, in big ways and small, and watch what He does. Lysa TerKeurst saying-yes age dream You've never gone too far that God can't redeem you, restore you, forgive you, and give you a second chance. Lysa TerKeurst second-chance gone giving You have the exact qualities God knew your kids would need in a mother. Each day, hold up your willingness and ask God to make you the best version of you that you can possibly be. Lysa TerKeurst quality mother kids Sometimes it's the words we choose not to say that speak most loudly about our character. Lysa TerKeurst deep-thought choices character Don't let people's compliments go to your head, and don't let their criticisms go to your heart. The degree to which you do either of these things is the degree to which you'll be ruled by what other people think of you. Lysa TerKeurst heart people thinking God is mighty. God is caring. God is worthy of praise. God is loving. God is able. God is in control. Nothing takes God by surprise. Some sweet reminders to soak in before falling asleep tonight. Lysa TerKeurst caring sweet fall Remember, the Devil loves to make us focus on the little that's wrong so we miss the big picture of all that's right. Lysa TerKeurst devil focus missing No person, possession, profession, or position ever fills the cup of a wounded, empty heart. It's an emptiness only God can fill. Lysa TerKeurst cups god heart Lord, help me to see what comes my way as an opportunity instead of an inconvenience. Lysa TerKeurst helping opportunity way Chase God's heart today. Christianity has got to be more than a label, a lingo, and a lifestyle. Lysa TerKeurst labels heart today Conflict tip: What comes out of someone else's mouth is a reflection of their heart ... not yours. Lysa TerKeurst reflection mouths heart God is good to me, even when life doesn’t feel good to me. Lysa TerKeurst feel-good feels If you are a woman who honors God right where you are, you are in ministry. Lysa TerKeurst ministry where-you-are honor Scars are beautiful when we see them as glorious reminders that we courageously survived. Lysa TerKeurst reminders scar beautiful Where there is a lack of rest, there is an abundance of stress. Lysa TerKeurst abundance stress Here's an encouraging word for someone tonight - don't think you're not doing what God called you to do just because things don't seem as glamorous as you thought they would be. If you are a woman who honors God right where you are, you are in ministry. Keep being obedient, keep looking for the next open door of opportunity, and above all else hold closely to our Lord. Lysa TerKeurst opportunity doors thinking My goal should never be to raise kids that make me look good. (Oh but how my flesh craves this!) My goal should be to raise kids who love God and spend their lives making His goodness known in their corner of the world. Lysa TerKeurst goal kids looks This life is not about me. It's about joining hands with Jesus to fulfill whatever tasks He sets before me and to share His love with all He brings my way. Lysa TerKeurst joining-hands tasks jesus
