Quotes About Faith

Janette Rallison

If God has given us the gift of creativity, 'much is required' in the way of our using it to his glory.

It did not occur to me at that time to ask God to reveal his vision for my life. On my own, following my head rather than my heart, I chose the safe path.

only through losing ourselves and becoming reliant on God can we discover how to use those gifts the way he wants us to use them. We will find the artist God intends us to be when we empty ourselves of self and become open to his plan and to the inspiration of his Holy Spirit. Only then will we experience personal artistic revival.

God isn't fooled by mercenary goodness I told myself and went back to manic smiling.

That was probably how religion worked. The triumph of loneliness over intelligence. And why not? Why shouldn't religion be exactly the same as everything else? Faith, hope and charity: as relevant as serving suggestions.

Virtue can exist outside of faith, but it walks on shaky legs, and despite the example set by Prince Albert and our Queen, I know that privilege, rank, and wealth sleep fitfully in the same bed with honesty, humility, and faith.

Really, there was only one sensible thing to do. Stay the course. Pray it through, day by day, minute by minute. The Lord had an answer and it would surely come. (p. 203)

The Bible says if you pray for wisdom, God will give it to you!

You are created in God's image.

God was listening to us." "He's always listening to us!

blessed are you when men persecute you and say bad things against you?

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. "Cool." Thanks, Lord! I really needed that reminder. You're the One in charge of this case anyway, and I know You already have all the answers!

God already knows who did this, after all. If we pray for wisdom, He will give it to us. That's what the Bible says. So pray for wisdom!

Art is a spiritual practice. If it weren't for art, I'd have given up on God a long time ago. This cathedral though....is very convincing.

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I had to wonder if the Lord above had flashed a heavenly spotlight over my head and whispered, "Preach this sermon just for her. She's not going to get the message otherwise.

It's easy to write upcoming scenes in books and television shows. Trusting God to write them in real life is a lot harder. But it's worth it. And you have to admit, it's an adventure.

A Tip from Bonnie Sue: God is the ultimate band director. Pay close attention, because you don't want to get ahead of him. Stick with him in perfect timing, and he will make a beautiful melody out of your life.

May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand. Irish blessing

A Tip from Bonnie Sue: Struggling to fill your dance card? Remember, the Lord wants to be your ultimate partner. He's the one who knows you best after all.

I thought back to that precious moment ... when he'd first pulled me into his arms. How strong I'd felt. That same feeling of strength had washed over me afresh when Twila and the other Splendora sisters prayed with me. And now, as I watched my parents embrace, I realized the truth: there really is strength in numbers. No matter what I faced in this life, I could handle it with the people I loved surrounding me.

Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

May your troubles be less And your blessings be more And nothing but happiness Come through your door. Irish blessing