It is good for God's people to be put in a place of longing so they feel a slight desperation. Only then can we be empty enough and open enough to discover the holiness we were made for. When we are stuffed full of other things and never allow ourselves to be in a place of longing, we don't recognize the deeper spiritual battle going on.
Lysa TerKeurstMy goal should never be to raise kids that make me look good. (Oh but how my flesh craves this!) My goal should be to raise kids who love God and spend their lives making His goodness known in their corner of the world.
Lysa TerKeurstWe try so hard to hold onto our stuff. We call it our treasure and expect to feel joy. But in Godโs economy if we want to gain, we must give up. For joy wonโt ever be found in collecting treasures. Joy radiates in our life only when we share our treasures.
Lysa TerKeurstScars are beautiful when we see them as glorious reminders that we courageously survived.
Lysa TerKeurst