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This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to do and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it,

This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to do and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody would do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.

Charles R. Swindoll
Leadership, Jobs, People

God is a specialist at making something useful and beautiful out of something broken and confused.

Charles R. Swindoll
Beautiful, Confused, Broken
Charles R. Swindoll (1999). “Start Where You Are”, p.11, Thomas Nelson Inc

We have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for the day. Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. Our attitude is everything.

Charles R. Swindoll
Attitude, Choices, Life Is

We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.

Charles R. Swindoll
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Three Steps Forwards, Two Steps Back”, p.34, Thomas Nelson Inc

Don't get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.

Charles R. Swindoll
Giving, Get Better, Rejoice

Today is unique! It has never occurred and it will never be repeated. At midnight it will end, quietly, suddenly, totally. Forever. But the hours between now and then are opportunities with eternal possibilities.

Charles R. Swindoll
Unique, Opportunity, Forever
Charles R. Swindoll (1993). “The Quest for Character: Inspirational Thoughts for Becoming More Like Christ”, p.189, Harper Collins

The longer I live the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company . . . a church . . . a home.

Charles R. Swindoll
Attitude, Home, Past
Bill Hybels, Life work journal, Charles R. Swindoll, Larry Burkett (2000). “The Life@work Book”, W Publishing Group

Choose to view life through God's eyes. This will not be easy because it doesn't come naturally to us. We cannot do this on our own. We have to allow God to elevate our vantage point. Start by reading His Word, the Bible...Pray and ask God to transform your thinking. Let Him do what you cannot. Ask Him to give you an eternal, divine perspective.

Charles R. Swindoll
Reading, Eye, Thinking

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

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

Anything under God's control is never out of control.

Charles R. Swindoll
God, Jesus, Christian Inspirational

Prayer is an investment. The time you dedicate to prayer isn't lost; it will return dividends far greater than what a few moments spent on a task ever could. If we fail to cultivate this discipline, prayer winds up being our last resort rather than our first response.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Prayer, Wind

Don't seek more days in your life but more life in your days.

Charles R. Swindoll
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.114, Thomas Nelson Inc

The world has changed and it's going to keep changing, but God never changes; so we are safe when we cling to Him.

Charles R. Swindoll
World, Safe, Never Change
Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “Marriage Workbook: From Surviving to Thriving”, p.24, Thomas Nelson Inc

Encourage one another. Many times a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept people on their feet.

Charles R. Swindoll
Inspirational, Appreciation, Cheer

Oh, how horrible our sins look when they are committed by someone else.

Charles R. Swindoll
Inspirational Life, Looks, Compromise

One of the marks of maturity is the ability to disagree without becoming disagreeable

Charles R. Swindoll
Maturity, Becoming, Mark
Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “The Grace Awakening: Believing in Grace Is One Thing. Living it Is Another.”, p.159, Thomas Nelson Inc

Laughter is the most beautiful and beneficial therapy God ever granted humanity.

Charles R. Swindoll
Beautiful, Laughter, Humanity
Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life”, p.116, Zondervan

One of the worst things you can give to your people is someone you're not.

Charles R. Swindoll
People, Giving, Worst

People who soar are those who refuse to sit back, sigh and wish things would change. They neither complain of their lot nor passively dream of some distant ship coming in. Rather, they visualize in their minds that they are not quitters; they will not allow life's circumstances to push them down and hold them under.

Charles R. Swindoll
Change, Dream, People
Charles R. Swindoll (1995). “Collected Works of Charles R. Swindoll: A Collection Consisting of Living on the Ragged Edge”, Arrowood Press

We aren't just thrown on this earth like dice tossed across a table. We are lovingly placed here for a purpose

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Purpose, Earth
Charles R. Swindoll, Charles Swindell (1997). “Hope Again”, p.14, Thomas Nelson Inc

People are far more important than rigid rules and demanding expectations.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, People, Expectations
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.40, Thomas Nelson Inc

If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Mouths, Want
Charles R. Swindoll (1998). “Hand Me Another Brick”, p.43, Thomas Nelson Inc

God doesn't work on our timetable. He has a plan that He will execute perfectly and for the highest, greatest good of all, and for His ultimate glory.

Charles R. Swindoll
Glory, Plans, Timetables
Charles R. Swindoll (2009). “Jesus: The Greatest Life of All”, p.133, Thomas Nelson

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.

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

The stronger the winds, the deeper the roots, and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree.

Charles R. Swindoll
Beautiful, Wind, Roots
Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life”, p.340, Zondervan

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