Quotes about Surrender

There is only one passion that can help us control the many other passions that plague us; that is the passion to know and obey God. When we get out of touch with Christ, we begin touching the things of the world, trying to fill the void that human flesh craves.

Men and women who give [Christ] first place find that there is no need for anxiety about this world's goods.

We can be convicted of sin—we can pray and confess our sin—we can repent—but the real test is our willingness to obey.

Anger and bitterness—whatever the cause—only end up hurting us. Turn that anger over to Christ.

Christians who are strong in the faith grow as they accept whatever God allows to enter their lives.

We should not pray for God to be on our side, but pray that we may be on God's side.

Oh God, if You want me to preach, I will do it.

Faith implies four things: self-renunciation, reliance with utter confidence on Christ, obedience, and a changed life.

If you have been harboring anger or bitterness or jealousy in your heart toward someone—a parent, an ex-spouse, a boss—hand it over to Christ, and ask Him to help you let it go.

God is not a bargaining God. You cannot barter with Him. You must do business with Him on His own terms.

Only surrendered Christians will make an impact on our world. The world does not need any more lukewarm Christians, or lazy Christians, or quarrelsome Christians, or doubting Christians, or prideful Christians.

It may shock some parents to learn that we don't own our children. God has given them to us in trust . . . however, God may transfer our children to His home at any time.