When there is little awareness of real need, there is little real prayer.

Let go and let God. Let Him take over your life and run it. He knows how.

You may well have to simplify to live the life God is inviting you to live.

Celibacy is a great help, inasmuch as it enables one to lead a life of full surrender to God.

Stop resisting Him. Stop resenting Him. Stop complaining. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Stop demanding what you want. Stop focusing on the outer wrappings of yourself and your circumstances. Adjust your attitude. Change your mind about things — about yourself— about others — about Him. Relax in total trust. He knows what He's doing. Unwrap the package! Let go, and look up! Let Him open the eyes of your heart. OPEN YOUR EYES!

If God gave us everything we asked for, we'd be in chaos.

Part of her had hoped he would say something like, "I want you, Katie. You belong to me now. I'll take care of you." He didn't say that. But his answer was the best one, really. "You belong to Christ, Katie.

To believe is indeed to lose the understanding in order to gain God.

I have only to be true to the highest I know - success or failure is in the hand of God.

God's way is better than your way. His plan is bigger than your plan. His dream for your life is more rewarding, more fulfilling, better than you've ever dreamed of. Now stay open and let God do it His way.

If you hold on to what you want so tightly, it almost becomes an idol.

When you understand that everything serves God's plan, you won't be frustrated by things that are unfair, stressed over things you don't like, upset because it's taking too long.