Quotes about Preparation

Our conduct today is affected by what we know of tomorrow.

When unprepared people think they're strong enough to resist any intimidation they may face, they're at great risk for abysmal failure. Pride in one's own strength cannot take the place of spiritual preparation. Discipleship is crucial to our ultimate destiny, but its cost is total commitment. Jesus warned against failing to count this cost before committing (Luke 14:25-33).

Fear in the midst of the storm is instinctive and beneficial. Fear of a storm that could happen is not. It's an intrusive emotion that can lead us to a greatly diminished life.

Surely I am coming quickly" (Revelation 22:20). The more aware we are of His impending return, the more motivated we'll be in our work for Him in these last days.

James teaches us that we can be victors instead of victims, if we will mentally prepare ourselves by: 1. celebrating the reason behind our trials; 2. calculating the results of our trials; 3. calling on God's resources in our trials; 4. considering our reactions to our trials; 5. contemplating the reward of our trials.

Be ready for the Rapture, there's no such thing as getting ready—there's only living ready. When you hear Jesus' shout, the archangel's voice, and God's trumpet (1 Thessalonians 4:16), you'll know that you're an eyeblink away from seeing your Savior's face. Make sure you're all about His business until He comes.

You were born to win, but to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.

God isn't like a genie in a bottle who will do whatever we ask. Prayer is about talking with God, getting to know him, learning to love the things he loves. He's preparing us to be fit citizens for the kingdom to come, and his goal isn't to give us everything we want in this world. Don't you want whatever God knows is best?

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

This is what the past is for! Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.