Quotes about Reflection

Most people are living for today with barely a thought of eternity.

We are so caught up with the affairs of this life we give little attention to eternity.

Many times I have been driven to prayer. When I was in Bible school I didn't know what to do with my life. I used to walk the streets . . . and pray, sometimes for hours at a time. In His timing, God answered those prayers, and since then prayer has been an essential part of my life.

In heaven I'll wish with all my heart that I could reclaim a thousandth part of the time I've let slip through my fingers, that I could call back those countless conversations which could have glorified my Lord—but didn't.

Do not be content to skim through a chapter [of the Bible] merely to satisfy your conscience. Hide the Word of God in your heart.

I am still learning, for the Christian life is one of constant growth.

Do others see something of Christ in your life? Do they see a "family resemblance" to Him by the way you live?

God speaks to those who are prepared in their hearts to listen. Discern the voice from heaven above the noisy din of earth's confusion.

We should begin the day with the Bible, and as it comes to a close let the Word speak its wisdom to our souls. Let it be the Staff of Life upon which our spirit is nourished. Let it be the Sword of the Spirit which cuts away the evil of our lives and fashions us in His image and likeness.

Sooner or later, we are going to face death; should we be making preparations while we are living?

Our imaginations are so stilted. The very thought of being like Jesus is breathtaking.

One of my great regrets is that I have not studied enough. I wish I had studied more and preached less.