Quotes About Providence

Many are still tested as was Abraham. They do not hear the voice of God speaking directly from the heavens, but he calls them by the teachings of his word and the events of his providence. They may be required to abandon a career that promises wealth and honor, to leave congenial and profitable associations [127] and separate from kindred, to enter upon what appears to be only a path of self-denial, hardship, and sacrifice.

Each morning consecrate yourselves and your children to God for that day. Make no calculation for months or years; these are not yours. One brief day is given you. As if it were your last on earth, work during its hours for the Master. Lay all your plans before God, to be carried out or given up, as His providence shall indicate.—Testimonies for the Church 7:44 (1902).

All things work together for good to them that love God" (Romans 8:28).

Alone and friendless, what would be his lot in the strange land to which he was going? For a time Joseph gave himself up to uncontrolled grief and terror. But, in the providence of God, even this experience was to be a blessing to him.

Wherever he was, God was with him, giving him words to speak and power to work miracles.

The mysterious providence which permits the righteous to suffer persecution at the hand of the wicked, has been a cause of great perplexity to many who are weak in faith.

Lord! Lord! thar's such a sight of meanness in this here world that it makes a body b'lieve in Providence whether or no.

When the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son." Providence

The trouble with me, he thought unhappily, is that I have been about the world long enough to know that God's plans for us, however infallibly good, may not take the form we expect and demand.

Peace has in it trust in the Lord, that He governs all things, provides all things, and leads to a good end.

An attribute of good/true leadership is forethoughtfulness [careful anticipation and preparation for the future ahead]. I mean, a true leader ought to be provident i.e. timely preparation for the future [challenges) is required of him or her. ~Emeasoba George

God has never denied & can't deny anybody whatever that's due to him/her. Yes, he only delays. But he does pay all in due course i.e. at the right/due time.

God often works behind the scenes. Just because you've not yet seen anything positive happening, does not mean God is not working. Lest you forget, God always works in a mysterious way and never in mortal's ways in order for him to achieve his divine plan and not your own carnal plan. Oh! Yes, I do believe God is often at work, even when it seems the sky is falling down.

Listen up, envy is a waste of time. Yes! you already have all you need presently to survive. Any other thing which you think that you still need to live comfortably will be given unto you by God in due course i.e. at the right and proper time.

Proverbs 16:4 says, God works out everything for his own proper ends and never for any human's proper ends. That is to say, everyone's present life, future and end is already designed and predetermined by God. Thus, never be bothered about your present life, future and end. For, God has got it all figured out and planned out. And so, he will surely see you through eventually. ~Emeasoba George

There is nothing you have presently that is really an entitlement to you. Yes! you heard me right as ever, your riches, wealth, fame, qualifications, job, career, business, houses, cars, husband, wife, children and stuffs like that are all end results or end products of God's infinite Grace and mercy. So come on, show gratitude to God for his infinite mercy and grace upon your life. -Emeasoba George

You might have asked God (almighty) for many things and perhaps he has given you some of them. However, you should ever remain grateful to him (God). For, he gives you many crucial things (air, food, water, shelter, clothing etc) on daily basis. Even without you asking for them. ~Emeasoba George

You ought not to be worried of whatever God refuses/declines to give you. For, he does give you many things even without your request/consent.

You shouldn't be bothered of anything God denied you. Rather, be grateful for all things. For he knows the best for you.

Your unknown and unseen future is in the hands of the all-knowing and all-seeing God. Yes! God has already known and seen what your future would look like and what your end is going to be, even before your birth. Thus, never be bothered about your future and your end. For, God has got it all figured out and planned out. -Emeasoba George

In anxiety, a man clings to whatever can reinforce, can stimulate his providential discomfort

Beauty must be more than an accident.

Worrying is arrogant because God knows what He's doing.

A friend of mine once said that she didn't believe in coincidence, that it was God working in her life, not a coincidence every time something unexpected worked out.