Quotes about Reflection
Our work is to devote our own lives to pleasing God. It's that simple. We're to devote our efforts to learning to think as God thinks, to see ourselves and others through his eyes, to walk as he walked. That's our life's work.
— Francine Rivers
Dwelling on the past only defeated her chances for changing the future.
— Francine Rivers
Jonathan closed his eyes. Oh, God, it's not the way I had things planned. But then, what of real, lasting value ever is?
— Francine Rivers
Each time a thought came knocking on the door of her mind, she viewed it cautiously. Was it true? Was it honorable? Was it pure or lovely? Was it of good repute?
— Francine Rivers
She only had this moment, and she must fulfill it worthily. Of what use was it to allow herself regret and grief, to ponder endlessly what she might have done differently?
— Francine Rivers
Be still and know that I am God, said the Spirit within Hadassah. And so she obeyed, waiting upon him while laying her hopes bare.
— Francine Rivers
Sometimes you have to tell the truth, no matter how hard it is. Even when it doesn't change anything. People seem to make the same mistakes over and over again.
— Francine Rivers
Life is like a pond, and every decision and act we commit, good or bad, is a pebble flung into it. The ripples spread in widening circles.
— Francine Rivers
The only way he could have her was to shatter this stubborn faith of hers. In doing so, would he shatter her? What has this god of yours ever really done for you? She stood very still for a long moment, her back to him. Everything.
— Francine Rivers
Colors come from a phenomenon called scattering. The wavelengths of light and the size of the particles determine the colors.
— Francine Rivers
Only later did he remember his pride-and the shattering cost of an illusive sense of freedom.
— Francine Rivers
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. PSALM 139:23-24
— Francine Rivers