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God's heavenly plan doesn't always make earthly sense.

God's heavenly plan doesn't always make earthly sense.

Charles R. Swindoll
Plans, Heavenly
Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life”, p.186, Zondervan

If you never get criticized, chances are you aren't getting anything done.

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Done, Chance, Chances Are
Charles R. Swindoll (1998). “Hand Me Another Brick”, p.38, Thomas Nelson Inc

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.

Charles R. Swindoll
Lying, Reading, Destiny

Cultivate your own capabilities, your own style. Appreciate the members of your family for who they are, even though their outlook or style may be miles different from yours. Rabbits don't fly. Eagles don't swim. Ducks look funny trying to climb. Squirrels don't have feathers. Stop comparing. There's plenty of room in the forest.

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Father, Squirrels, Eagles
Charles R. Swindoll (1979). “Standing Out: Being Real in an Unreal World”, Multnomah

The past is over... forget it. The future holds hope... reach for it.

Charles R. Swindoll
Motivational, Past, Self Reliance

Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Integrity, Christian Inspirational
Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Hope Again: When Life Hurts and Dreams Fade”, p.61, Thomas Nelson Inc

No pressure is greater than God's power.

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Life Changing, Pressure, No Pressure
Charles R. Swindoll (2000). “Character Counts: Build a Life That Pleases God”

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

The more impossible the situation, the greater God accomplishes His work.

Charles R. Swindoll
Impossible, Accomplish, Situation
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.28, Thomas Nelson Inc

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

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

Make a plan now to keep a daily appointment with God. The enemy is going to tell you to set it aside, but you must carve out the time. If you're too busy to meet with the Lord, friend, then you are simply too busy

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Enemy, Busy
Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “Bedside Blessings: 365 Days of Inspirational Thoughts”, p.291, Thomas Nelson Inc

A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven.

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Kings, Heaven, Earth
Charles R. Swindoll (1995). “For Those Who Hurt”, p.43, Zondervan

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

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

In place of our exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, God will give us rest. All He asks is that we come to Him...that we spend a while thinking about Him, meditating on Him, talking to Him, listening in silence, occupying ourselves with Him - totally and thoroughly lost in the hiding place of His presence.

Charles R. Swindoll
Spiritual, Prayer, Thinking

God will never adjust His agenda to fit ours. He will not speed up His pace to catch up with ours; we need to slow our pace in order to recover our walk with Him. God will not scream and shout over the noisy clamor; He expects us to seek quietness, where His still small voice can be heard again.

Charles R. Swindoll
Order, Voice, Needs
Charles R. Swindoll (2011). “The Owner's Manual for Christians: The Essential Guide for a God-Honoring Life”, p.76, Thomas Nelson

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.

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

Consistency: It's the jewel worth wearing; It's the anchor worth weighing; It's the thread worth weaving; It's a battle worth winning.

Charles R. Swindoll
Winning, Jewels, Anchors

Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Discipline, Religion
Charles R. Swindoll (1992). “Second Wind: Fresh Hope for the Road Ahead”, Zondervan

Worry erases the promises of God from your mind.

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Worry, Promise, Mind
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.54, Thomas Nelson Inc

Focusing intently on Christ naturally results in a lifestyle of increasingly greater selflessness. And it has another benefit. Gazing on Christ gives us greater ability to look past life's trials and remain calm in the midst of what others would call chaos.

Charles R. Swindoll
Past, Giving, Gazing
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “So, You Want To Be Like Christ?: Eight Essentials to Get You There”, p.64, Thomas Nelson Inc

10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.

Charles R. Swindoll
Life Is, Made, Happens

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

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.

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

Know yourself, like yourself, be yourself.

Charles R. Swindoll
Being Yourself, Like You, Know Yourself

When Christ becomes our central focus, contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Focus, Anxiety
Charles R. Swindoll (2010). “Laugh Again Hope Again: Two Books to Inspire a Joy-Filled Life”, p.41, Thomas Nelson Inc

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