Wisdom from Women in the Bible: Giants of the Faith Speak into Our Lives
John C. Maxwell
Top 10 Best Quotes
“It is our business to do what’s right; it’s God’s business to make sure everything turns out right.”
“Charles Spurgeon: “God is too good to be unkind. He is too wise to be confused. If I cannot trace His hand, I can always trust His heart.”
“[The Prayer of Mary] My Faithful Lord and Master, I boldly request that You speak to these dear servants of Yours. Ask big things of them. Make them uncomfortable. Stretch them in ways that they have no idea You can. And give them the will, the heart, and the faith to say a wholehearted yes to You whenever You ask. May their obedience change not only them, but the world. Amen.”
“You may be an exceptional leader who has gone unrecognized. Or you may be someone who possesses no status or official authority. Do not let that stop you from doing the right thing. Never underestimate the power of one small act. Exercise the wisdom God has given you by putting it into action. There's no telling what God may do with it.”
“We've all heard the old cliché "God moves in mysterious ways." It's probably more accurate to say that God specializes in surprising us. A God-surprise... - is unexpected and unexplainable, - disrupts the status quo, - turns the ordinary into the spectacular, - shows you how much bigger God is than what you have known or seen, - changes your expectations and your destiny, and - leaves no room for doubt-- God is God.”
“The people around us seem to be dressed in every kind of clothing from every nation and era in human history. I see people dressed in modern military uniforms, animal skins, togas, tribal regalia, European and Japanese armor, robes, breeches, long dresses, short dresses, and suits. Some people wear not much clothing at all. It's as though we're on the back lot of a movie studio and actors from a hundred different exotic movies mingle together. But these people are real, not costumed performers.”
“The bottom line is that when you long for the gifts, favor, position, or opportunities of someone else, it distracts you from the gifts, favor, position, and opportunities that God has given YOU.”
“Sometimes we get to see the miracle. Others times we get to be the miracle.”
“Ruth taught us to follow our heart to find our hope. Sarah said we shouldn't complicate God's promise with our solution. Rahab told us that God's story is full of surprises. Hannah explained that God blesses the promises we keep to Him. Abigail said that a single act of wisdom can change our destiny. Miriam told us that comparison with others can change our destiny. Mary exhorted us not to miss our moment with God. Martha taught that when Jesus is in the house, we should give Him our full attention. The Samaritan Woman said that God will always go out of His way for us.”
“It’s not what you do that matters as much as what God does through you.”
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