Quotes About Guidance

O Agnes, O my soul, so may thy face be by me when I close my life indeed; so may I, when realities are melting from me, like the shadows which I now dismiss, still find thee near me, pointing upward!

Why did I walk through crowds of fellow-beings with my eyes turned down, and never raise them to that blessed Star which led the Wise Men to a poor abode? Were there no poor homes to which its light would have conducted me?

I wished that I had some other guardian of minor abilities.

Whenever I have not had you, Agnes, to advise and approve in the beginning, I have seemed to go wild, and to get into all sorts of difficulty. When I have come to you, at last (as I have always done), I have come to peace and happiness. I come home, now, like a tired traveller, and find such a blessed sense of rest!" I

But the root of all sin is self-sufficiency—independence from the rule of God. When we fail to wait prayerfully for God's guidance and strength, we are saying with our actions, if not with our words, that we do not need him. How much of our service is actually a "going it alone"?

We're going to raise a lost generation of children unless they are properly disciplined and properly spanked.

Trust your intuition and be guided by love.

Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.

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

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.

We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. PROVERBS 16:9 NLT

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight" (Prov. 3:5–6).

Obedience always is the first step to discovering God's plan for your life.

Though this year ends, He remains sovereign over all that exists. Allow this truth to comfort you as you face the unknowns ahead. No problem is too overwhelming for your heavenly Father. He is your perfect Leader, who guides you wisely to triumph no matter what happens. And His love for you never fails.

the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His" (2 Chron. 16:9).

You can trust Him to lead you wisely—even when the way is unclear. Have faith in His ability to teach you.

So when trouble comes, remember that your smartest course of action is to turn to God. He has your best interest in mind, so praise Him and trust He's using exactly what's necessary to set you free and plant your feet on solid ground.

Observe que Jesús dijo que no solo somos salvos porque Él se interpone entre nosotros y el enemigo que busca robarnos, matarnos y destruirnos; Jesús también, como nuestro pastor, nos lleva a «lugares de delicados pastos». Esa pequeña frase significa que una oveja tiene todas sus necesidades cubiertas.

You'll realize that whatever comes your way first passes through the loving hands of your Savior.

If you earnestly desire to provide for your family, then you must make an effort to understand spiritual matters enough to teach them to your children.

You see, your loving Savior isn't just the God of today—He also reigns over tomorrow. And when you follow Him, He ensures that your future is bright and hopeful (Jeremiah 29:11). Listen to Him.

One of the serious problems in families is that fathers do not know their faith well enough to teach it to their children.

Friend, God's will is not something that you can find through trial and error. Rather, you discover it through your intimate relationship with Him—through prayer and Bible study as you strive to know Him better. If you have been on a quest to "find God" or "track down His will," stop searching and simply talk to Him. He knows where you are, and He knows exactly where you need to go. No roadmap could promise more.

When you feel the lure of sin, conquer it by seeking the Savior. It won't be easy, and sometimes deliverance will take time. But always seek to honor Him and He will certainly teach you how to overcome.