Quotes from Charles F. Stanley

Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.

We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength.

We learn more in our mountain experiences than on our mountaintops.

As we place our dependence upon God, an incredible freedom and peace will begin to rest in our hearts. And reaching that point in our lives makes every failure worth it.

God heard the cries and groans of the enslaved Hebrews and moved to act for their deliverance long before they knew anything about it. God is at work on our behalf even when He appears silent.

He allows brokenness in our lives in order to bring about a blessing.

God calls you to delight in Him because nothing will satisfy your soul like being close to Him in intimate fellowship.

The length of time it takes to catch on to this relationship depends on us—not God. The more willing we are to confess our inadequacy, the easier it is for us to fully surrender to His will for our lives.

Lord, as my Source and Creator, I will make time for You. Transform me so I may carry out Your wonderful plans for my life, amen.

God's blessing is often dependent on our obedience.

Whenever problems arise, get alone and listen quietly for God.

understand the Lord is a jealous God. He wants a relationship with you, and if He sees that you're relying on another person to do what only He can, He often finds a way to end that relationship as it once was. Only the Savior can provide everything you need to live a peaceful, joyful, fulfilling life. So look to Him first and foremost to satisfy the needs of your heart.

Life Lessons 12:32 — "I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself." Jesus says that He draws all peoples to Himself. We are to represent Him as well as we can and allow Him to live through us, but we can never convert anyone. It is Christ's responsibility to cause faith to take root in human hearts, not ours.

You may feel as though your life is in a vortex of trouble, but if you ask Him to show you how to be still before Him, He will; and in the calm of His presence, you will hear Him speak words of hope and encouragement.

30Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

Life Lessons 4:4, 7, 10 — "It is written .… It is written .… it is written .… " Jesus responded to each of Satan's three temptations by appealing to the unchanging Word of God: "It is written!" If we want to successfully overcome temptation, we must know what the Word says.

Pride never admits its failures. Instead, the prideful person continues to push forward, blindly seeking self-gratification.

When God calls you to a task or allows a trial, He assumes full responsibility for removing the hindrances that would keep you from succeeding. Therefore, you must respond in faith.

We fulfill our eternal purpose when our lives honor the Lord and reflect His glory. What pleases a human father more than to hear, "That boy looks just like you; he even acts like you"? God takes pleasure in spiritual sons who reflect His character.

Blame is easy. Taking responsibility is hard. Anger is easy. Self-control is hard.

Victory is possible. Genuine healing can occur if we're willing to allow the Father to set us free.

Change your focus from the gift to the Giver—from the blessing to the One who bestows it.

As long as our faith is no deeper than our circumstance, we're set up for failure.

1:16 — I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. We must never feel ashamed of our connection to Christ or the salvation He freely offers to all. It is a high privilege to represent Him, and we must do so with boldness and enthusiasm.