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" Con quietud El salmista dijo: «Estad quietos, y conoced que yo soy Dios» (Salmo 46.10). Si hemos de escuchar a Dios, tenemos que estar quietos y dejar que Él sea el que hable. Muchos, cuando oran, se limitan a leer una lista de pedidos, se levantan y se van. En lugar de oír a Dios, nos limitamos a informarle lo que queremos. ¿Cómo puede Dios hablarnos si no nos damos tiempo para escuchar? La quietud es esencial para ello. Si estamos demasiado ocupados como para prestar atención, no oiremos nada. Si pasamos noche tras noche mirando la televisión y luego tratamos de escuchar, encontraremos que nuestra mente está repleta de interferencias carnales. Prepararse para escuchar a Dios requiere tiempo y quietud. «Alma mía, en Dios solamente reposa, porque de Él es mi esperanza» (Salmo 62.5). "
― Charles F. Stanley , How to Listen to God
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" PRAY FOR THE NATION Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. PSALM 33:12 Our nation is always in need of prayer. In good times and bad, whether at war or at peace, during seasons of overflowing abundance or great need, it’s always important for us to intercede for our country. Why? First, because our fellow citizens need to accept Jesus as their Savior. If we desire for our nation to be characterized by godly families, wise and capable leaders, and strong communities, then we need to pray our countrymen will enthrone the Lord in their homes and hearts. Second, we need the Father’s favor and protection against threats such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, epidemics, and economic downturns. If we wish for our country to remain safe, productive, and strong, we will need God’s divine provision. "
― Charles F. Stanley , Every Day in His Presence
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" Friend, you are special. God gave you certain characteristics, personality traits, talents, and aptitudes for a reason—for you to fulfill a unique role in history. And when you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, He gave you certain spiritual gifts to use in ministry, for His glory (Ephesians 2:10). Therefore, today, embrace who your Creator says you are—His beloved child who is “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). No one who has ever lived before, is alive now, or will be in the future has been just like you. So enjoy who God made you to be! "
― Charles F. Stanley , Every Day in His Presence