Quotes about Trust

Steve introduced me to the process of putting God's Word into practice, of acting on His promises and commands. I would read something in the Bible and consciously say, "This is God's will." Intellectually, I understood the meaning of it. Emotionally, I had to put this new truth to the test, to prove it by my own will. "Yes, this is God's will," adding, "for me.

However, evil is not uncontrolled. Because God reigns over all (Ps. 103:19), nothing happens outside of God's control and plans. Even if we can't grasp it this side of eternity, our sufferings have a place in God's plans. Because even our sufferings fit into God's plans, we don't suffer in vain. Our sufferings have meaning because God uses them for his purposes.

Be patient. Don't give up. This life's not over yet. It will get better. One day you will enjoy the most perfect final exit.

The greatest sweetener of human life is Friendship. To raise this to the highest pitch of enjoyment, is a secret which but few discover

In marriage you are not sacrificing yourself to the other person. You are sacrificing yourself to the relationship.

Not all who hesitate are lost.

Promise me you'll never forget me because if I thought you would, I'd never leave.

Christianity takes for granted the absence of any self-help and offers a power which is nothing less than the power of God.

Plain horse sense ought to tell us that anything that makes no change in the man who professes it makes no difference to God, either.

The man or woman who is wholly or joyously surrendered to Christ can't make a wrong choice--any choice will be the right one.

Friendship," said Christopher Robin, "is a very comforting thing to have.

Would you mind coming with me, Piglet, in case they turn out to be Hostile Animals?