I've been so mistreated by male authority in my life that I had a terrible time in my marriage trying to be a submissive wife. I wanted to rule the roost in everything. And it wasn't even really that I was rebellious; I was afraid of being hurt. And I think that a lot of people that choose these alternative lifestyles, I think it's because they've been hurt somewhere along the line very badly.
Joyce MeyerEverything God ever asks you to do, even if it's difficult, He asks because He has something great in mind for you.
Joyce MeyerYou know, it's one thing to say you believe. It's another thing to have your faith tested severely and come out on the other side of it still believing God.
Joyce MeyerGod works according to the law of gradual growth, so don't be discouraged if your progress seems slow.
Joyce Meyer