Quotes about Trust

But a true friend holds you to a higher standard. A true friend brings out the best in you.

When faced with a decision, many people say they are waiting for God. But I understand, in most cases, God is waiting for me.

The longer you've known someone- the more history there is between you- the longer it will take to establish in their mind that you have truly changed. Remember, forgiveness is an altogether different thing from trust or respect. Forgiveness is about the past. Trust and respect are about the future. Forgiveness will be in the hands of others and cna be given to you, but trust and respect are in your own hands and must be earned.

Any fear associated with giving to God's kingdom is irrational. It's on par with a farmer who, out of fear of losing his seed, refuses to plant his fields.

If you decide that what God is asking you to do with your life is just too much on you and is just a little too inconvenient, then you will never see the miracles he has for you.

Why? Why did God provide me with more than I need?

If you are "seeking first" his kingdom where you are, then where you are is where he has positioned you.

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.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Prov. 3:6)

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.

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.

Our tendency is to pray for miracles. But in most situations, it is more appropriate to pray for opportunities.