Quotes about Trust
So what's the deal with the desert? I don't know. But I do know the time between catching a glimpse of what God wants to do through us and the time when we are led to move out often feels like a desert experience. The desert always feels like a complete waste of time. It is only when we are able to look back that our desert experiences make sense.
— Andy Stanley
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Prov. 3:6)
— Andy Stanley
When people are convinced you want something FOR them rather than something FROM them, they are less likely to be offended when you challenge them.
— Andy Stanley
As you give to fund God's needs, are you forced to trust Him to provide for yours? That's what a growing faith is about. And over the long haul, it's not enough just to commit to a percentage. Growth means reviewing your giving goals and occasionally increasing the percentage you give.
— Andy Stanley
Our tendency is to pray for miracles. But in most situations, it is more appropriate to pray for opportunities.
— Andy Stanley
Delegation—either to time or to other people.… Transferring responsibility to other skilled and trained people enables you to give your energies to other high-leverage activities. Delegation means growth, both for individuals and for organizations.
— Andy Stanley
The people closest to you routinely catch the flak thrown off by the explosive stuff you normally work so hard to keep hidden.
— Andy Stanley
Pursuing a vision requires faith. Pursuing a great vision requires great faith. Pursuing a vision will test, stretch, and at times exhaust your faith. And while you are pulling your hair out down here, God revels in the glory he receives.
— Andy Stanley
Leadership is not always about getting things done "right." Leadership is about getting things done through other people…When a leader can't find someone to hand things off to, it is time for him to look in the mirror. We must never forget that the people who follow us are exactly where we have led them.
— Andy Stanley
Right standing with God comes through faith in the promises of God.
— Andy Stanley
Nothing hinders morale more than when team members with separate agendas are pulling against one another.
— Andy Stanley
The health of your marriage tomorrow will be determined by the decisions you make today.
— Andy Stanley