God doesn't work for us; we work for God.

When we detach the Word of God from the heart of God, we miss the point of God.

If Jesus gives us a task or assigns us to a difficult season, every ounce of our experience is meant for our instruction and completion if only we'll let Him finish the work. I fear, however, that we are so attention-deficit that we settle for bearable when beauty is just around the corner.

Every single thing you've been through in your life has had a purpose.

To possess dignity is to be worthy of respect. Worthy of high esteem. Absorb this: you are worthy of respect.

In my morning time with God, I ask Him to fill all my hollow places with His lavish, unfailing love. This frees me from craving the approval of others and requiring them to fill up my “cup.” Then, if someone takes the time to demonstrate his or her love for me, that's the overflow! I am free to appreciate and enjoy it, but I didn't emotionally require it!

You haven't been through one thing that God cannot heal you from.