Quotes related to James 4:7
Saturate your day in His grace. Entrust your day to His oversight. Accept His direction. Grace, Oversight, Direction G-O-D
— Max Lucado
Jesus, this anxious, negative thought just wormed its way into my mind. Is it from you? Jesus, who speaks nothing but the truth, says, "No, get away from here, Satan.
— Max Lucado
Every level of inheritance requires a disinheritance from the devil. Satan must be moved off before the saint can move in.
— Max Lucado
Sin wants you, but you must rule over it.
— Max Lucado
Not everyone is bound for a life of substance abuse and addiction—but the moment you think you're untouchable is the moment you're most likely headed for trouble. If you're going to be obsessed with something, make God your choice. That's a habit worth keeping.
— Max Lucado
If Satan can neutralize you, he can mute your influence.
— Max Lucado
Exaggerated, overstated, inflated, irrational thoughts are the devil's specialty.
— Max Lucado
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12
— Max Lucado
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!
— Max Lucado
Even Christ Himself turned His back on Satan. Wouldn't He turn His back on me? I could feel the evilness flowing through my body and waiting, pent up, to rush off my tongue if I tried to open my mouth. I clamped my teeth shut, I'd hold it in. If it escaped, wouldn't it flood the world and all the innocent people?
— Maya Angelou
Today, I will ask myself what I would be doing differently if I weren't trying to control. When I hear the answer, I will do it. God, help me let go of my need to control. Help me set myself and others free.
— Melody Beattie
Surrendering to a Power greater than ourselves is how we become empowered.
— Melody Beattie