Quotes about Relationship
The drawing-room door opened, and two high-stocked and ample-coated young men came in—two Jim Ralstons, so to speak. Delia had never before noticed how much her husband and his cousin Joe were alike: it made her feel how justified she was in always thinking of the Ralstons collectively.
— Edith Wharton
The only way I can help you is by loving you,' Selden said in a low voice.
— Edith Wharton
What could he and she really know of each other, since it was his duty, as a decent fellow, to conceal his past from her, and hers, as a marriageable girl, to have no past to conceal.
— Edith Wharton
Not for the world would he have made a significant to her, though it seemed to him that his life hung on her next gesture.
— Edith Wharton
He had no desire to marry at all—that had been the whole truth of it till he met Undine Spragg. And now—
— Edith Wharton
If you want Jesus, you must be willing to accept the honor that goes with the relationship. Your royal status—ascribed to you, not achieved—has been unveiled.
— Edward Welch
He says "I love you" first, even when we respond with an indifferent shrug or the equivalent of a passing, "Oh, thanks." And in this we discover why it might be hard for us to move toward others: the one taking the initiative in the relationship—the one who loves most—is the one who risks humiliation.
— Edward Welch
The basic idea is to focus on the matchless worth of the Lord God and then get connected to him.
— Edward Welch
When you are confident that you are the Father's treasured possession, you are also confident that his loving care will continue forever. Building warehouses is a waste of time and space. His gifts to you become things you want to give him back in gratitude. Then he gives you even more.
— Edward Welch
Action follows our knowledge of God and trust in him. It is as if God has said to us, "Now that you have seen who I am, you will want to love me in return. This is how you can love me." And then God teaches us how to love him.
— Edward Welch
How does God move toward you?
— Edward Welch
Do not end the conversation without an offer to pray. Ask what he needs prayer for and either pray right then or pray later and then follow up the next time you see him.
— Edward Welch