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The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.

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

Think first. Talk less. Start today.

Charles R. Swindoll
Communication, Thinking, Today
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.198, Thomas Nelson Inc

There is an enormous difference between growing old in the Lord and growing up in Him. One is automatic and requires no effort at all ... just aging. But the other is never automatic, or easy. It calls for personal discipline, continual determination, and spiritual desire. Churches are full of sleepy saints who are merely 'logging time' in God's family.

Charles R. Swindoll
Spiritual, Determination, Growing Up
Charles R. Swindoll (1986). “Growing Up in God's Family: Bible Study Guide”

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.

Charles R. Swindoll
Prayer, Cities, Giving

All he asks is that we trust Him, that we stand before Him in integrity and faith. God is just waiting for us to trust Him.

Charles R. Swindoll
Faith, Integrity, Waiting
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Great Days with the Great Lives: Daily Insight from Great Lives of the Bible”, p.116, Thomas Nelson Inc

Man is the only animal that when you pat him on the head, his head swells up.

Charles R. Swindoll
Animal, Men

No, the thing that makes for greatness is determination, persisting in the right direction over the long haul, following your dream, staying at the task.

Charles R. Swindoll
Dream, Determination, Motivation

Envy is one of the great enemies of active spirituality. It keeps us from loving our neighbours, from functioning with others in community, and from affirming people's unique worth. It also steals contentment from the heart. Is there anything or anyone you are envious of?

Charles R. Swindoll
Inspirational, Life, Heart

The beautiful thing about this adventure called faith is that we can count on Him never to lead us astray.

Charles R. Swindoll
Beautiful, Adventure, Beautiful Things
Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Great Lives: David: A Man of Passion and Destiny”, p.18, Thomas Nelson Inc

On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don't quit, whatever you do. Persevere.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Heart, Religion
Charles R. Swindoll (1979). “Home, where life makes up its mind”

You may be going through a trial so overwhelming that it's borderline unbearable. You want to see the end of the tunnel. Which is only natural, because once we see that little speck of light, we feel we can make it through to the finish. But God's tunnels are often twisting, too complex and dark to see the light for many days. In such settings He says, "In that dark, twisting, seemingly endless period of time, trust Me. Stop running scared! Stop fearing!"

Charles R. Swindoll
Running, Dark, Tunnels
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.135, Thomas Nelson Inc

Leaders need to cultivate two things: a righteous heart and a rhinoceros skin.

Charles R. Swindoll
Heart, Two, Leader

I have tried and I cannot find, either in scripture or in history, a strong-willed individual whom God used greatly until He allowed them to be hurt deeply.

Charles R. Swindoll
Strong, Hurt, Scripture

'We really shouldn't look like a church.' I've heard that so much I want to vomit. 'Why?' I ask. 'Do you want your bank to look like a bank? Do you want your doctor's office to look like a doctor's office, or would you prefer your doctor to dress like a clown?'

Charles R. Swindoll
Doctors, Office, Church

Humility - the discipline of putting others ahead of self, the choice to value others above self - is, at its core, a matter of faith.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Humility, Self

While God is not the author of evil and He never prompts or condones sin, nothing occurs without His sovereign oversight. Others may choose to do evil deeds and God's people may suffer in the short term, but He will transform the evil intentions of evil people into opportunities for the enrichment of those in His care.

Charles R. Swindoll
Opportunity, Evil People, Suffering
Charles R. Swindoll (2009). “Jesus: The Greatest Life of All”, p.250, Thomas Nelson

Tell yourself right now and throughout today, that it's okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Jesus, Religion
Charles R. Swindoll “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, Thomas Nelson Inc

Joy springs from a life lived with eternity's values in view.

Charles R. Swindoll
Life, Spring, Views

It's not enough merely to believe there is a God. You must believe in the God who is there.

Charles R. Swindoll
Believe, Enough
Charles R. Swindoll (2009). “Jesus: The Greatest Life of All”, p.101, Thomas Nelson

Confidence brings joy when we let God be God.

Charles R. Swindoll
Letting Go, Joy
Charles R. Swindoll (2010). “Laugh Again Hope Again: Two Books to Inspire a Joy-Filled Life”, p.31, Thomas Nelson Inc

Another problem with worry is that it makes you forget your worth. Worry makes you feel worthless, forgotten, and unimportant.

Charles R. Swindoll
Worry, Problem, Forget You
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.52, Thomas Nelson Inc

The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.

Charles R. Swindoll
Inspirational, Motivational, Happiness

God does not dispense strength and encouragement like a druggist fills your prescription. The Lord doesn't promise to give us something to take so we can handle our weary moments. He promises us Himself. That is all. And that is enough.

Charles R. Swindoll
God, Encouragement, Giving
Charles R. Swindoll (1993). “Encourage Me”, p.43, Harper Collins

If God's people are to be living examples of one thing, that thing ought to be - it must be - compassion.

Charles R. Swindoll
Blessing, Compassion, People
Charles R. Swindoll (1999). “Start Where You Are”, Thomas Nelson Inc

The secret to responsible trust is acceptance. Acceptance is taking from God's hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving, knowing that the confinement of the hedge we're in is good and for His glory. Even though what we're enduring may be painful, it's good simply because God Himself has allowed it.

Charles R. Swindoll
Acceptance, Hands, Knowing
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.18, Thomas Nelson Inc

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