God is sovereign, that is He is the boss. He is in control. He is the supreme ruler of heaven and earth for all of eternity. He is Lord. We don't make Him Lord. He is Lord. And joy comes when we acknowledge that He is Lord; we rest in His Lordship. We trust His sovereignty, and we surrender to it. That means that God has the right to give, and God has the right to take away.
Nancy Leigh DeMossThe more we hold on to our hurts, anger and bitterness, the more we become slaves to unforgiveness.
Nancy Leigh DeMossContentment is just the realization that God has already provided for me today all that I need for my present peace and happiness.
Nancy Leigh DeMossWhat [others] most need is to see in you a reflection of what God is like and of the transforming power of the Gospel. Your life can create hunger and thirst for God in others' lives and can be a powerful instrument in the hand of the Holy Spirit to draw their hearts to Christ.
Nancy Leigh DeMossThere may be some issue where God is calling you to surrender. I donโt know what you may be struggling with, but whatever it is, let me just encourage you: Donโt delay obedience.
Nancy Leigh DeMossRegardless of the reaction of others, one thing is certain: True worship and devotion will make our lives fragrant and will perfume the environment around us. Our homes, our churches, even our places of work will bear the sweet scent of our devotion. Most important, the Lord Jesus will be pleased. And ultimately that is all that really matters.
Nancy Leigh DeMoss