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

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

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

When you suffer and lose, that does not mean you are being disobedient to God. In fact, it might mean you're right in the center of His will. The path of obedience is often marked by times of suffering and loss.

Charles R. Swindoll
Encouragement, Religious, Mean
Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Three Steps Forwards, Two Steps Back”, p.25, Thomas Nelson Inc

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.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Spiritual, Godly

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.

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

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.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Jesus, Commitment

You see, this people [Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Jacob, etc.] simply believed that God existed in the situation they were faced with, and they trusted Him rather than themselves. The result? God said, "That pleases Me." They were men and women just like you and I, which is the most encouraging part of all. We don't find golden haloes, or perfect backgrounds, or sinless lives, we just find people. People who failed, who struggled, who doubted, who experienced hard times and low times in which their faith was eclipsed by doubt. But their lives were basically characterized by faith.

Charles R. Swindoll
Hard Times, Men, Please Me

God also allows suffering so that we might learn what it means to depend on Him, not on our own strength and resources.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Mean, Suffering

Pride leaves no room for grace.

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

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

Charles R. Swindoll
Encouragement, Week, Persons

We shouldn't deny the pain of what happens in our lives. We should just refuse to focus only on the valleys.

Charles R. Swindoll
Pain, Focus, Valleys

[God] is able to take your life, with all of the heartache, all of the pain, all of the regret, all of the missed opportunities, and use you for His glory.

Charles R. Swindoll
Pain, Regret, Opportunity

God often does His best work in us when He catches us by surprise and introduces a change that is completely against our own desire.

Charles R. Swindoll
Desire, Doe, Surprise
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “So, You Want To Be Like Christ?: Eight Essentials to Get You There”, p.22, Thomas Nelson Inc

People who inspire others are those who see invisible bridges at the end of dead-end streets

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Bridges, People
Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “Encouragement for Life: Words of Hope and Inspiration”, p.59, Thomas Nelson Inc

What is God looking for? He is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His - completely.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Heart, Men
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.21, Thomas Nelson

Worry and faith just don't mix.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Worry, Religion
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.383, Thomas Nelson Inc

Deep, contended joy comes from a place of complete security and confidence [in God] - even in the midst of trial.

Charles R. Swindoll
Joy, Contentment, Trials

The pursuit of happiness is a matter of choice...it is a positive attitude we choose to express. It is not a gift delivered to our door each morning, nor does it come through the window. And it is certain that our circumstances are not the things that make us joyful. If we wait for them to get just right, we will never laugh again.

Charles R. Swindoll
Morning, Attitude, Pursuit Of Happiness
Charles R. Swindoll (2010). “Laugh Again Hope Again: Two Books to Inspire a Joy-Filled Life”, p.30, Thomas Nelson

Christlikeness is a journey, not a destination. The joy is in the journey.

Charles R. Swindoll
Journey, Joy, Destination

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.

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

The size of a challenge should never be measured by what we have to offer. It will never be enough. Furthermore, provision is God's responsibility, not ours. We are merely called to commit what we have - even if it's no more than a sack lunch.

Charles R. Swindoll
Responsibility, Lunch, Challenges
Charles R. Swindoll (2009). “Jesus: The Greatest Life of All”, p.117, Thomas Nelson

Jesus has prepared the way and has made following our destiny possible, whereas we are helpless by ourselves. We can find and fulfill our purpose by responding to the clear, simple call of Jesus Christ: "Follow Me." He is the doorway to fulfilling our destiny, where our divine design and God-ordained purpose live in perfect harmony.

Charles R. Swindoll
Jesus, Simple, Destiny

No one is immune to temptation. Not even a hero. Not even a nobody. Not even people like you and me. Lust is never very far away. And just when you least expect it, there it is again.

Charles R. Swindoll
Hero, People, Temptation

There is only one you. God wanted you to be you. Don't you dare change just because you're outnumbered!

Charles R. Swindoll
Dare, Wanted, Be You

Battles are won in the trenches, in the grit and grime of courageous determination; they are won day by day in the arena of life.

Charles R. Swindoll
Determination, Battle, Grit

People who soar, are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change

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

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