If God allows you to be stripped of the exterior portions of your life, He means for you to cultivate the interior

Your god may be your little Christian habit - the habit of prayer or Bible reading at certain times of your day. Watch how your Father will upset your schedule if you begin to worship your habit instead of what the habit symbolizes. We say, 'I can't do that right now; this is my time alone with God.' No, this is your time alone with your habit.

I am called to live in such a perfect relationship with God that my life produces a yearning for God in the lives of others, not admiration for myself. Thoughts about myself hinder my usefulness to God. God’s purpose is not to perfect me to make me a trophy in His showcase; He is getting me to the place where He can use me. Let Him do what He wants.

Remember that we have to ask things of God that are in keeping with the God whom Jesus Christ revealed.

The dearest friend on earth is a mere shadow compared with Jesus Christ.

God regenerates us and puts us in contact with all his divine resources, but he cannot make us walk according to his will.

Never believe that the so-called random events of life are anything less than God’s appointed order. Be ready to discover His divine designs anywhere and everywhere.