Lysa TerKeurst Quotes

“But it is a rare and beautiful thing when we choose to offer love in situations when most people would choose to scorn or ignore.”

“Feelings are indicators, not dictators. They can indicate where your heart is in the moment, but that doesn't mean they have the right to dictate your behavior and boss you around.

You are more than the sum total of your feelings and perfectly capable of that little gift called self-control.”

“Forgiveness is mandatory; reconciliation is optional.”

“I can face things that are out of my control and not act out of control.”

“It is beautiful when the Master chisels. God doesn’t allow the unglued moments of our lives to happen so we’ll label ourselves and stay stuck. He allows the unglued moments to make us aware of the chiseling that needs to be done.”

“Saying “I’m fine” to keep the peace, when we’re really not fine, isn’t honest. It may seem godly in the moment, but it’s false godliness. Truth and godliness always walk hand in hand. The minute we divorce one from the other, we stray from soul integrity and give a foothold to the instability that inevitably leads to coming unglued.”

“Sip the shame so you won't have to guzzle the regret.”

“Some prisons don't require bars to keep people locked inside. All it takes is their perception that they belong there.”

“Where there is a lack of rest, there is an abundance of stress.”