Frustration is the by-product of attempting to fulfill responsibilities God does not intend for us to carry. Freedom, joy, and fruitfulness come from seeking to determine Godโs priorities for each season of life, and then setting out to fulfill those priorities, in the power of His Spirit, realizing that He has provided the necessary time and abilities to do everything that He has called us to do.
Nancy Leigh DeMossBrokenness is the shattering of my self-will - the absolute surrender of my will to the will of God. It is saying โYes, Lord!โ - no resistance, no chafing, no stubbornness - simply submitting myself to His direction and will in my life.
Nancy Leigh DeMossAgain and again, God's Word reveals that He is not as concerned about the depth or extent of the sin we commit as He is about our attitude and response when we are confronted with our sin.
Nancy Leigh DeMossIt's bad enough for me to make choices that hurt my own relationship with God. How much more serious is it to be the cause of someone else deciding to sin? Not only must I choose the pathway of holiness for God's sake and for my own sake; I must also do it for the sake of others.
Nancy Leigh DeMoss