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You see, when we talk about perfect trust, we're talking about what gives us roots, character, the stability to handle the hard times. Trusting God doesn't alter our circumstances. Perfect trust in Him changes us.

You see, when we talk about perfect trust, we're talking about what gives us roots, character, the stability to handle the hard times. Trusting God doesn't alter our circumstances. Perfect trust in Him changes us.

Charles R. Swindoll
Character, Hard Times, Talking
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.103, Thomas Nelson Inc

God never calls His people to accomplish anything without promising to supply their every need.

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People, Needs, Accomplish
Charles R. Swindoll (2009). “Jesus: The Greatest Life of All”, p.116, Thomas Nelson

Have you ever studied Jesus's approach to talking with people? He didn't always fill the space with answers for them. Let's learn to do that with our fellow learners. Let's give them room to think and answer for themselves.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Jesus, Thinking

Jesus kept it simple. The lesson wasn't complicated. 'I speak; you believe My word; your son will be fine.' We complicate what God has made simple by seeing the world through human eyes. We want to see in order to believe and presume that our limitations are His.

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Jesus, Believe, Eye

This tendency to avoid problems and the emotional suffering inherent in them is the primary basis of all human mental illness

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Inspiration, Emotional, Suffering
Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life”, p.99, Zondervan

You can choose to be a drag and a burden, or an inspiration and encouragement.

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Encouragement, Inspiration, Burden
Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “Great Attitudes for Graduates!: 10 Choices for Success in Life”

The benefits [of the resurrection] are innumerable. To list a few: Our illnesses don't seem nearly so final; Our fears fade and lose their grip; Our grief over those who have gone on is diminished; Our desires to press on in spite of the obstacles is rejuvenated... Our identity as Christians is strengthened as we stand in the lengthening shadows of saints down through the centuries, who have always answered back in antiphonal voice: 'He is risen, indeed!'

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Easter, Grief

No marriage is "too dead" for the Lord to restore.

Charles R. Swindoll
Lord

A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living.

Charles R. Swindoll
Family, Everyday, Principles
Charles R. Swindoll (1979). “Standing Out: Being Real in an Unreal World”, Multnomah

The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking thoughts of excellence. Really, it's a matter of programming our minds with the kind of information that will set us free.

Charles R. Swindoll
Life, Thinking, Secret
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.175, Thomas Nelson Inc

God alone is perfectly and consistently just. We forget; God remembers. We see an action; God sees a motive. This qualifies Him as the best recordkeeper and judge.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Judging, Religion
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.385, Thomas Nelson

When the Lord makes it clear you're to follow Him in this new direction, focus fully on Him and refuse to be distracted by comparisons with others.

Charles R. Swindoll
Focus, Lord, Clear

If you allow it, [suffering] can be the means by which God brings you His greatest blessings.

Charles R. Swindoll
Mean, Blessing, Suffering

Acceptance is taking from God's hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.

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

More often than not, when something looks like it's the absolute end, it is really the beginning.

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Christian, Looks, Ends
Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Esther: A Woman of Strength and Dignity”, p.149, Thomas Nelson Inc

Sometimes we are to guard our heart...protect it from invasion and keep things safe and secure. Sometimes we should give our heart... let certain qualities out and release them to others

Charles R. Swindoll
Heart, Giving, Quality
Charles R. Swindoll (1993). “The Quest for Character: Inspirational Thoughts for Becoming More Like Christ”, p.15, Harper Collins

Trusting God doesn't alter our circumstances. Perfect trust in Him changes us.

Charles R. Swindoll
Perfect, Trust In God, Circumstances
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.103, Thomas Nelson Inc

Believing in grace is one thing. Living it is another.

Charles R. Swindoll
Believe, Grace, One Thing
Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Grace Awakening: Bible Study Guide”, W Publishing Group

If God awarded us medals, as they do in the Olympics, love would win the gold, joy the silver, and peace the bronze.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Winning, Joy
Charles R. Swindoll (1992). “Inspirational Writings of Charles R. Swindoll”, Arrowood Press

We are often so caught up in our activities that we tend to worship our work, work at our play, and play at our worship.

Charles R. Swindoll
Work, Play, Worship

It is in lonely solitude that God delivers His best thoughts, and the mind needs to be still and quiet to receive them.

Charles R. Swindoll
Lonely, Solitude, Mind
Charles R. Swindoll (1993). “The Quest for Character: Inspirational Thoughts for Becoming More Like Christ”, p.62, Harper Collins

You want to mess up the minds of your children? Here's how - guaranteed! Rear them in a legalistic, tight context of external religion, where performance is more important than reality. Fake your faith. Sneak around and pretend your spirituality. Train your children to do the same. Embrace a long list of do's and don'ts publicly but hypocritically practice them privately... yet never own up to the fact that its hypocrisy. Act one way but live another. And you can count on it - emotional and spiritual damage will occur.

Charles R. Swindoll
Spiritual, Children, Parenting
Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “The Grace Awakening: Believing in Grace Is One Thing. Living it Is Another.”, p.90, Thomas Nelson Inc

People who are close to God cultivate a personal intimacy with Him like a good gardener cultivates beautiful flowers.

Charles R. Swindoll
Beautiful, Flower, People
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “So, You Want To Be Like Christ?: Eight Essentials to Get You There”, p.25, Thomas Nelson

The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and boast, the pangs of life will sting for a while longer, but don't worry; the forces of evil are breathing their last. Not to worry...He's risen!

Charles R. Swindoll
Life Changing, Breathing, Evil
Charles R. Swindoll (2009). “Jesus: The Greatest Life of All”, p.244, Thomas Nelson

You won't find God at the Seminary and you won't find wisdom in the halls of intellectualism.

Charles R. Swindoll
Halls, Seminary, Intellectualism

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