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Charles F. Stanley QUOTES

Charles F. Stanley QUOTES

1 " Behavior is the substance of religion. Belief is the substance of relationship. "

― Charles F. Stanley , God's Way Day By Day

2 " Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him. "

― Charles F. Stanley

3 " We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength. "

― Charles F. Stanley

4 " [Prayer] is the link between God's inexhaustible resources and people’s needs...God is the source of power, but we are the instrument He uses to link the two together. "

― Charles F. Stanley

5 " Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins. "

― Charles F. Stanley

6 " God's word is alive, so full of spiritual truth and wisdom that even a single passage can be digested for a lifetime "

― Charles F. Stanley

7 " Helen Keller was blind and deaf when she graduated from college with honors. So what's your problem? "

― Charles F. Stanley

8 " You always have God's undivided attention. "

― Charles F. Stanley

9 " It is dangerous for us to allow our difficulties to reside in the forefront of our thinking. Rather, our focus should always remain on our matchless God, who can triumph over any trouble we bring to Him.

When God said no to one blessing, it was so I could experience a greater one later on.

God speaks to you and me through every situation, but hearing Him is dependent upon our anticipating and paying attention to His instruction.

Regardless of the circumstances we experience, we know God is teaching us something, and we will intentionally and eagerly learn and apply whatever it is.

There are many days when I cannot wait to get home and be alone with the Father. I am eager to leave behind all the stresses and decisions, change out of my suit and tie, go into my prayer closet, open God’s Word, and relax in His loving arms. Many times I don’t need to say a word. I simply want to hear from the Lord, experiencing His peaceful wisdom and loving presence. There is nothing better in life than just being with Him. "

― Charles F. Stanley , Prayer: The Ultimate Conversation

10 " We must remember that the shortest distance between our problems and their solutions is the distance between our knees and the floor. "

― Charles F. Stanley , Handle with Prayer: Unwrap the Source of God's Strength for Living

11 " Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on the object we're waiting for. "

― Charles F. Stanley

12 " Our emotions often stand in direct opposition to our faith in the Lord and what He is achieving for us. "

― Charles F. Stanley

13 " opportunities are always lost when we let fear overrule our faith "

― Charles F. Stanley

14 " I’ve learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. "

― Charles F. Stanley , I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

15 " If God has positioned us in a certain place, we must leave all the details to Him. "

― Charles F. Stanley , God's Solutions for Your Life

16 " None of us has become perfect (Phil. 3:12). None of us does everything right. None of us is so wise that we always speak the right word or so strong that we always do the right thing. Remembering this keeps us humble. "

― Charles F. Stanley , The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible: A Life Principles Resource

17 " 5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall bdirect your paths. "

― Charles F. Stanley , The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible: A Life Principles Resource

18 " There is no need to go through life handicapped by past experiences. What others say about you doesn’t matter. How they treated you is inconsequential. The only accurate, eternal, unassailable measure of your worth comes from almighty God, who will one day judge the living and the dead without exception (1 Pet. 4:4–5). "

― Charles F. Stanley , Emotions: Confront the Lies. Conquer with Truth.

19 " Fight all your battles on your knees and you win every time. "

― Charles F. Stanley , The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible: A Life Principles Resource

20 " First priority becomes first action. "

― Charles F. Stanley