You have the exact qualities God knew your kids would need in a mother. Each day, hold up your willingness and ask God to make you the best version of you that you can possibly be.
Lysa TerKeurstGetting healthy isn't just about losing weight. It's not limited to adjusting our diet and hoping for good physical results. It's about recalibrating our souls so that we want to change - spiritually, physically, and mentally. And the battle really is in all three areas.
Lysa TerKeurstInstead of always looking to get fulfillment from my loved ones and the other blessings in my life, I can simply enjoy them for what they are.
Lysa TerKeurstToxic thoughts leave no room for truth to flourish. And in the absence of truth, lies reign. Spend some time soaking in your favorite verses from Scripture tonight. The more we read God's truths and let truth fill our minds, the less time we'll spend contemplating untruths and toxic thoughts.
Lysa TerKeurstLife as a Christ follower will always be a learning process of depending less on our own strength and more on God's power.
Lysa TerKeurstTonight, no matter what you're going through... backtrack and remember all the places where God has been so faithful before in your life. And know. Know with assurance. And boldness. And confidence. He is the same faithful God.
Lysa TerKeurstPerson who lives with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule will often ache with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul. So if we want to live better and invest wisely in our souls, we've got to change our approach to the way we make decisions. We've got to rethink how we use the two most powerful words, yes and no.
Lysa TerKeurstThis morning, you have a choice. You can lay in the dark replaying the awful events of the week, or you can turn the light on and read God's Word-His truth-which is the best thing to do when lies are swarming and painful thoughts are attacking like a bunch of bloodthirsty mosquitoes.
Lysa TerKeurstWhen God says no, we are sometimes tempted to wonder if He loves us. In reality, it’s because He loves us, He sometimes says no.
Lysa TerKeurstThe one who obey's God's instruction for today will develop a keen awareness of His direction for tomorrow.
Lysa TerKeurstTruth is the only healthy place from which to speak. Assumption is the birthplace of godless chatter.
Lysa TerKeurstNever is a woman so fulfilled as when she chooses to underwhelm her schedule so she can let God overwhelm her soul.
Lysa TerKeurstToday, let's be determined to see blessings in the midst of things that seem like burdens.
Lysa TerKeurstDon't let the hurt of today blind you to the hope of tomorrow. Disappointment ushers in a new appointment.
Lysa TerKeurstWhatever has you afraid, angry, intimidated or frustrated tonight - take it to our all-powerful and all-capable God. He has the answer.
Lysa TerKeurstGod, I want to see You. God, I want to hear You. God, I want to know You. God, I want to follow hard after You. And even before I know what I will face today, I say yes to You.
Lysa TerKeurstI'm an encourager at heart. I love to give words of encouragement and I love to receive words of encouragement. That's probably why words of discouragement affect me so deeply.
Lysa TerKeurstRemember, conflict doesn’t always mean we have to fight against something and tear it apart.... Conflict can also mean we’re fighting for something to make it even better and stronger than it’s ever been.
Lysa TerKeurstI was made for more than being stuck in a vicious cycle of defeat. I am not made to be a victim of my poor choices. I was made to be a victorious child of God.
Lysa TerKeurstA woman who lives with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule will often ache with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul.
Lysa TerKeurstSo, I'm not on a diet. I'm on a journey with Jesus to learn the fine art of self-discipline for the purpose of holiness.
Lysa TerKeurstThe more we read God’s truths and let truth fill our minds, the less time we’ll spend contemplating untruths.
Lysa TerKeurstDon’t let people’s compliments go to your head and don’t let their criticisms go to your heart.
Lysa TerKeurstWe were made for more than compromise. We were made for God's promises in every area of our lives.
Lysa TerKeurstAs I make goals for this year... Jesus, let your thoughts become my thoughts and bend my will to Your will.
Lysa TerKeurstWhat if God’s 'NO,’ is really a gift? His way to protect us from what we cannot see, provide something better than we can imagine, or be part of the process of growing us closer to Him.
Lysa TerKeurstChase God's heart today. Christianity has got to be more than a label, a lingo, and a lifestyle.
Lysa TerKeurstHaving faith doesn't mean I have all the answers. It means trusting God especially in the midst of uncertainty.
Lysa TerKeurstGod never intended for us to rely on others for our sense of well being. Only He is equipped to provide that.
Lysa TerKeurstProgress. Just make progress. It's okay to have setbacks and the need for do-overs. It's okay to draw a line in the sand and start over again - and again. Just make sure you're moving the line forward. Move forward. Take baby steps... Then change will come. And it will be good.
Lysa TerKeurstSometimes we miss the miraculous of all that we have been blessed with because we're so focused on the one thing we don't have. When this happens, we become disillusioned with all that we do have.
Lysa TerKeurstRemember: even the smallest drop of God's strength is more than enough to cover our frailties, our shortcomings, and the places where we deem ourselves weak.
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