Charles R. Swindoll Quotes - Page 3

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• Vision is the ability to see God’s presence, to perceive God’s power, to focus on God’s plan in spite of the obstacles.

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  Focus, Vision, God's Plan

  Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.143, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• I am convinced that wise planning is good. But plans, like material possessions, must always be held loosely. Yes - always! Plan wisely, but be ready for God to rearrange things and take you along paths that may feel dangerous to you. Don't sweat it; He knows what He's doing. And He isn't obligated to inform you ... or request permission to upset your neat little agenda!

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  Wise, Sweat, Upset

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• Attitude keeps me going or cripples my progress. It alone fuels my fire or assaults my hopes. When my attitudes are right, there is no barrier too high, no valley too deep, no dream too extreme, no challenge too great for me.

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  Dream, Attitude, Fire

  Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.37, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• Every one of us can blame somebody for something that has happened in our lives. But don't waste your time. What we need most is a steady stream of love flowing among us. Love that quickly forgives, willingly overlooks, and refuses to take offense.

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  Life, Forgiving, Needs

  Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Hope Again: When Life Hurts and Dreams Fade”, p.81, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• Faith is like lighting the torch that passes from one person to the next. You can't light the torch of another if yours isn't burning.

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  Light, Torches, Burning

  Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.65, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• Patience is a bitter plant that produces sweet fruit.

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  Inspirational, Motivational, Sweet

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• Your call will become clear as as your mind is transformed by the reading of Scripture and the internal work of God's Spirit. The Lord never hides His will from us. In time, as you obey the call first to follow, your destiny will unfold before you. The difficulty will lie in keeping other concerns from diverting your attention.

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  Lying, Reading, Destiny

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• One of the problems with worry is that it keeps you from enjoying what you have.

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  Worry, Problem, Enjoy

  Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.65, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• It helps me if I remember that God is in charge of my day - not I.

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  Helping, Remember, Help Me

  Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life”, p.190, Zondervan

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• Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.

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  May, Praying, Praise

  Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.19, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• Authentic men aren't afraid to show affection, release their feelings, hug their children, cry when they're sad, admit it when they're wrong, and ask for help when they need it.

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  Children, Father, Men

  Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “The Strong Family”, Zondervan

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• 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.

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  Inspirational, Change, Happiness

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• From the tiny birds of the air and from the fragile lilies of the field, we learn the same truth, which is so important for those who desire to live a life of simple faith: God takes care of His own. He knows our needs. He anticipates our crises. He is moved by our weaknesses. He stands ready to come to our rescue. And at just the right moment, He steps in and proves Himself as our faithful heavenly Father.

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  Father, Simple, Air

  Charles R. Swindoll (1999). “Grace Awakening/Hope Again/Simple Faith”, Nelsonword Publishing Group

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• When God is involved, anything can happen. Be open. Stay that way. God has a beautiful way of bringing good vibrations out of broken chords.

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  Beautiful, Optimistic, Broken

  Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life”, p.390, Zondervan

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• Love has been called the most effective motivational force in all the world. When love is at work in us, it is remarkable how giving and forgiving, understanding and tolerant we can be.

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  Love, Marriage, Giving

  Charles R. Swindoll (2003). “Simple Faith”, p.111, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God.

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  Please, Most Encouraging, Knows

  Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “Encouragement for Life: Words of Hope and Inspiration”, p.134, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• Encouragement is awesome. It (can) actually change the course of another person's day, week, or life.

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  Encouragement, Week, Persons

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• 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.

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  Christian, Spiritual, Godly

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• Do you want to be wise? Choose wise friends

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  Christian, Wise, Want

  Charles R. Swindoll (2011). “Bedside Blessings: 365 Days of Inspirational Thoughts”, p.226, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• The beautiful thing about encouragement is that anybody can do it.

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  Beautiful, Christian, Encouragement

  Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.375, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• It's a delightful thing to receive a good word just at your time of need. Encourage someone today.

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  Christian, Religion, Needs

  Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.187, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• My order of priorities reflects the level of my commitment to Christ. Whoever or whatever is in first place, if it isn't the Lord Jesus, is in the wrong place.

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  Christian, Jesus, Commitment

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• We continually encounter hardships. People disappoint us. We disappoint ourselves. But God is constant and compassionate. We are not alone. He cares. Against all reason, the transcendent God loves us so much that He has committed Himself to us.

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  People, Encounters, Hardship

  Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.22, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• To be used of God. Is there anything more encouraging, more fulfilling? Perhaps not, but there is something more basic: to meet with God. To linger in His presence, to shut out the noise of the city and, in quietness, give Him the praise He deserves. Before we engage ourselves in His work, let's meet Him in His Word... in prayer... in worship.

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  Prayer, Cities, Giving

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• 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.

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  Hope, Encouragement, Anchors

  Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Hope Again: When Life Hurts and Dreams Fade”, p.2, Thomas Nelson Inc

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