Quotes About God

God's thoughts are not our thoughts. They are not anything like ours. Our thoughts aren't even in the same neighborhood.

there are times when hearts grow so hard and ears so dull that God turns us over to endure the consequences of our choices.

you will get to know God, his purpose for you, and his love for you like you never have before.

By giving us stories like Joseph's, God allows us to study his plans.

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. JOSHUA 1:9

When you look at all the mistakes you've made, you see a mess. Like the innkeeper, you just want to repaint it and start over. But God sees what you can't. He sees a canvas with unique possibilities. When he goes to work on you, the result is breathtaking.

Our lives are a little like a milkshake. Ingredients get mixed together. Some of the ingredients are unimpressive by themselves. Some—rejections, disappointments, failures—are awful at the time. Yet God shakes them up and pours them out into a concoction that is delicious and good.

La Biblia tiene una idea mejor. En lugar de buscar control absoluto, renuncia a él. No puedes controlar el mundo, pero sí puedes confiárselo a Dios. Este es el mensaje detrás del consejo de Pablo de «[ alegrarse] siempre en el Señor». La paz está al alcance, no por falta de problemas, sino debido a la presencia de un Señor soberano.

In our loneliest moments the One who formed our "inmost being and knitted us together in the womb" offers us a friendship, a nearness unlike any other. God created our inmost and our outermost beings. He knows us emotionally, physically, and mentally better than anyone else.

In the great orchestra we call life, you have an instrument and a song, and you owe it to God to play them both sublimely.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength." Mark 12:30

Ask the Lord for greater trust in the nearness of his presence today.

It is only when we let go of life as we know it that we discover true life—the glorious plan laid out by God.

Writings from Max Lucado Our world is stressed. Jesus gets that. He faced the issues we face and some far more severe than we ever will. He taught how to deal with the challenges of life. And the key to what he taught is to believe God cares for you.

And God, the Master Builder. This is the meaning behind Joseph's words God meant it for good in order to bring about... The Hebrew word translated here as bring about is a construction term

El Señor está cerca! No estás solo. Tal vez te sientes solo. Puedes pensar que estás solo. Sin embargo, no existe ningún momento en el que enfrentes la vida sin ayuda. Dios está cerca.

The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life. [ Job 33:4 NIV

By giving us stories like Joseph's, God allows us to study his plans.

So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us.

God as Master Weaver, Master Builder. He redeemed the story of Joseph. Can't he redeem your story as well?

Trust God on this one—the short-term pleasure isn't worth the long-term consequences. If you find yourself in a tempting situation, take Paul's advice: run!

People who keep a gratitude journal are more likely to have a positive outlook on life. Grateful individuals demonstrate less envy, materialism, and self-centeredness. Gratitude improves self-esteem and enhances relationships, quality of sleep, and longevity. If it came in pill form, gratitude would be deemed the miracle cure. It's no wonder, then, that God's anxiety therapy includes a large, delightful dollop of gratitude.

Belief happens when we place our confidence in God. It is a decision to lean entirely upon the strength of a living and loving Savior.

No puedes controlar el mundo, pero sí puedes confiárselo a Dios.