Quotes related to 1 Peter 5:7
Today, I will take actions that appear appropriate. I will let go of the rest. I will strive for the balance between self-responsibility, responsibility to others, and letting go.
— Melody Beattie
Today, I will not strike out at those who cause me pain. I will feel my emotions and take responsibility for them. I will accept hurt feelings as part of being in relationships. I am willing to surrender to the pain as well as the joy in life.
— Melody Beattie
worrying about people and problems doesn't help. It doesn't solve problems, it doesn't help other people, and it doesn't help us. It is wasted energy.
— Melody Beattie
The chemically dependent partner numbs the feelings and the nonabuser is doubled over in pain—relieved only by anger and occasional fantasies," wrote Janet Geringer Woititz in an article from the book CoDependency, An Emerging Issue.1
— Melody Beattie
Can any of you add a cubit to his height by worrying? If then you're not able to do even a little thing, why worry about the rest? Luke 12:25—26
— Beth Moore
If you've lived your life looking for someone to take care of you but you always end up taking care of everyone else, your search is over. God has what you need, and you'll never wear Him out.
— Beth Moore
God wills that we overcome worry even when overwhelmed by legitimate reasons to worry.
— Beth Moore
Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6
— Beth Moore
Let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us … keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith. Hebrews 12:1—2
— Beth Moore
At times we'll be tempted to think, "If Christ is who He says He is, and can do what He says He can do, and I am His beloved, why isn't He coming through for me?
— Beth Moore
I'd go so far as to say that the deeper we have loved God, the deeper the potential for devastation when He doesn't intervene as we know He can.
— Beth Moore
Don't become discouraged if you're a person who wants to have a steadfast mind in Christ but can't seem to gain control of your thoughts. Welcome to the club! We've all been there!
— Beth Moore