Quotes About God

When do we most need peace? That becomes the cry of our heart when our life is in turmoil and battles are being waged against us. It is God who gives us a peace that passes all human understanding.

No matter what turmoil or chaos is in your life right now, the God of peace will give you a calm to get through it with poise and grace—and to give you the ultimate victory that results in peace. And not just peace at the end of the storm, but peace along the journey. The Lord is peace. And He offers that peace to you.

I know firsthand that once you've tasted the reality of God—not hype or excitement, but the great filling of His glory through your veins—your spiritual taste buds are simply ruined for anything counterfeit. There

I realized that my identity was not in my leading but in my relationship with God.

And even though we have an enemy that would try to rob us of our faith, God has given us everything we need to stand strong and be victorious.

No matter what you are going through, only two parties ultimately matter in your spiritual life: God and you. Two is good company but three is a crowd.

Working for love instead of from love is the result of making self the God of your heart.

Paul reminds us that "righteous character" brings much glory and praise to God. So I want my life—my decisions and relationships and everyday walk—to be just as much of a worship celebration to my Father God.

As we come to the end of this word from God for all of us who are scattered throughout the world, we are reminded of the beauty and simplicity of pure religion. We learn to ask ourselves a simple question: Is my life an expression of love to God and others? Let's keep it simple, dear friends. Love God. Love others.

Our God created us to find fulfillment and joy in doing His work, in serving others, in living with the compassion of Jesus in this world.

Who are we thinking about? And whom are we giving thanks to God for? We all need a reminder that we truly become who God created us to be when we stop thinking about me, me, me—and focus on others with the good news of Jesus.

As our "great high priest," Jesus is our bridge, the only way to God.

You and I must teach those we mentor that our lives are holy before God and that developing a lifestyle of worship is critical to maintaining the purity of our influence.

True happiness, true peace is only found in seeking God with all our heart. When we love God and His Word, we are able to walk with integrity and a quiet calm that defies everything happening all around us. There

I choose to walk in the happiness you bring to me through the Spirit, O God. My eyes are fixed on you.

The worst critiques come when we least deserve them." What is our response to be? We are to be bigger than the man who enjoys flying rumors and throwing stones, to flee from the market of rumor mongering. And we are to trust God with our character and reputation. Thank you, Father, that you protect me not only from physical harm, but the damage caused by words. Help me to walk blameless in your sight each day.

We can't help but feel brokenhearted for the trials so many have to endure. But we can rest assured God will save His beloved—and He will call the wicked to account.

It is God's job to judge; it is our job to share His love.

It must never be forgotten that Almighty God rules this world. He is not an absentee God. His hand is ever on the throttle of human affairs. He is everywhere present in the concerns of time. His eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men. He rules the world just as He rules the church by prayer.

So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk. You've had a taste of God. Now, like infants at the breast, drink deep of God's pure kindness. Then you'll grow up mature and whole in God. 1 Peter 2:1–3, THE MESSAGE

Bad intentions toward others. Pretending to be someone you're not. Coveting what others have. Gossip, slander, and harsh criticism. Who could Peter be talking to? He must be referring to those who have never experienced the love of God. Sadly, no. He is calling out his brothers and sisters in Christ. They know God and have tasted His goodness. Speaking to and through Peter, God is again reminding us: "I am holy; you be holy.

So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn't gladly and freely do for us? Romans 8:31–32, THE MESSAGE

David teaches us that we worship God before, during, and after our battles.

Dear friends, our God continues to wrap us in His grace that we may perform our vows and keep our hearts pure and passionate in complete humility and service for now and evermore.