Just because we’re in a stressful situation doesn’t mean that we have to get stressed out. You may be in the storm. The key is, don’t let the storm get in you.”

You don’t have to worry or be stressed out. Stay in peace. God is directing your steps. He controls the universe.” *

But I’ve learned that God’s ways are better than our ways.”

Quit questioning God and start trusting Him!”

You’ll never rise any higher than the way you see yourself.”

You cannot expect victory and plan for defeat.”

Watch out for the joy-stealers: gossip, criticism, complaining, faultfinding, and a negative, judgemental attitude.” – Joyce Meyer

When you forgive, you must cancel the debt. Do not spend your life paying and collecting debts.” – Joyce Meyer

13. “As believers in Jesus Christ, our work is to believe while God works on our behalf.” – Joyce Meyer

Depression begins with disappointment. When disappointment festers in our soul, it leads to discouragement.” – Joyce Meyer

Forgiveness is not a feeling – it’s a decision we make because we want to do what’s right before God.” – Joyce Meyer

God is with you, and He’ll help you make spiritual progress–strengthening and encouraging you to keep on keeping on during rough times. It’s easy to quit, but it takes faith to press on to victory.” – Joyce Meyer

The more you trust Jesus and keep your eyes focused on Him, the more life you’ll have. Trusting God brings life. Believing brings rest. So stop trying to figure everything out, and let God be God in your life.” – Joyce Meyer

We can improve our relationships with others by leaps and bounds if we become encouragers instead of critics.” – Joyce Meyer

Why wouldn’t we run to God. He’s sooo good. God’s not mad at anybody. He just wants to help us be the best that we can be.” – Joyce Meyer

Brother and Sister So & So are not your standard; Jesus is.” – Joyce Meyer

Do anything you can do to keep your mind off yourself. Courage is fear that has said its prayers and decided to go forward anyway.” – Joyce Meyer

Frustration is a sign I am acting independently. The more you try your own way, the tighter the doors will stay closed.” – Joyce Meyer

The more you trust Jesus and keep your eyes focused on Him, the more life you’ll have. Trusting God brings life. Believing brings rest. So stop trying to figure everything out, and let God be God in your life.” – Joyce Meyer

We can improve our relationships with others by leaps and bounds if we become encouragers instead of critics.” – Joyce Meyer

Why wouldn’t we run to God. He’s sooo good. God’s not mad at anybody. He just wants to help us be the best that we can be.” – Joyce Meyer

Brother and Sister So & So are not your standard; Jesus is.” – Joyce Meyer

Do anything you can do to keep your mind off yourself. Courage is fear that has said its prayers and decided to go forward anyway.” – Joyce Meyer

Frustration is a sign I am acting independently. The more you try your own way, the tighter the doors will stay closed.” – Joyce Meyer

I am radically, insanely, nutty in love with Jesus! He has set me free!” – Joyce Meyer

Instead of judging people, we need to pray.” – Joyce Meyer

Love gives life purpose and meaning.” – Joyce Meyer

Our joy does not have to be based on our circumstances.” – Joyce Meyer

Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges.” – Joyce Meyer

There’s no happier person than a truly thankful, content person.” – Joyce Meyer

We must guard against allowing anger to drag us into sin.” – Joyce Meyer

You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind.” – Joyce Meyer

Character is expressed through our behavior patterns, or natural responses to things.” – Joyce Meyer

Integrity means that you are the same in public as you are in private.” – Joyce Meyer

Love is the energy of life.” – Joyce Meyer

Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” – Joyce Meyer

The eagle has no fear of adversity. We need to be like the eagle and have a fearless spirit of a conqueror!” – Joyce Meyer

Un forgiveness is spiritual filthiness, so get washed in the water of God’s Word to forgive and stay clean.” – Joyce Meyer

When you are tempted to give up, your breakthrough is probably just around the corner.” – Joyce Meyer

Your emotions are very unstable and should never be the foundation for direction in your life.” – Joyce Meyer

God doesn’t tell you to do hard things so He can stand back and laugh and watch you struggle. He tells you to do things the things that He knows are gonna work out to your good in the end.” – Joyce Meyer

Good intentions never change anything. They only become a deeper and deeper rut.” – Joyce Meyer

I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.” – Joyce Meyer

I could be wrong about salvation. I could be wrong about a lot of things. Francis Chan

The world says love yourself, grab all you can, follow your heart. Jesus says deny yourself, grab your cross and follow me.Francis Chan

Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.Francis Chan

God has allowed hard things in your life so you can show the world that your God is great and that knowing Him brings peace and joy, even when life is hard. Francis Chan

It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe - the creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss.Francis Chan

God's definition of what matters is pretty straightforward. He measures our lives by how we love.Francis Chan

But God doesn't call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn't come through.Francis Chan

Lukewarm people give money to charity and to the church...so long as it doesn't impinge on their standard of living. Lukewarm people tend to choose what is popular over what is right. Lukewarm people don't really want to be saved from their sin; they want to be saved from the penalty of their sin. Lukewarm people rarely share their faith with their neighbors, coworkers, or friends. Lukewarm people are thankful for their luxuries and comforts, and rarely consider trying to give as much as possible to the poor.Francis Chan

Life is about Jesus. We are not here to tell our story, but His.Francis Chan

The God who loans you life sees your every move, hears each word you speak, knows your every thought. You are seen by God. Noticed. Known.Francis Chan

We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness. Francis Chan

He wants all or nothing. The thought of a person calling himself a 'Christian' without being a devoted follower of Christ is absurd.Francis Chan

Let us be eager to leave what is familiar for what is true.Francis Chan

Having faith often means doing what others see as crazy.Francis Chan

Proclaiming the gospel to a lost world cannot be just another activity to add to the church's crowded agenda. It must be central to who we are. It forms our identity. Francis Chan

Jesus said go and make disciples, but so often we just sit and make excuses Francis Chan

When we become overly concerned about our appearance, our spiritual reputation, our coolness, and our acceptance, we are living as citizens of this world rather than as ambassadors.Francis Chan

People who are obsessed are raw with God; they do not attempt to mask the ugliness of their sins or their failures. Obsessed people don't put it on for God; He is their safe place, where they can be at peace.Francis Chan  💕💕