Quotes from Elizabeth George

Life need not be easy to be joyful. Joy is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Christ.

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. James 1:2

The most important step to living a better life is to choose to put God first daily.

I sit in the driver's seat concerning most of the structure of my every day, including growing in the Lord. I decide whether the things of the Lord are really that important to me…or not. I decide whether I will make the effort to grow…or not. I decide whether I will schedule in the time it takes to grow, to meet with God regularly, to stop, look, and listen to Him by reading my Bible…or not.

Count it all joy…when you fall into various trials (JAMES 1:2).

Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs" will cause you to sing and make melody in your heart to the Lord (Ephesians 5:19).

Nurture the qualities in yourself that you desire in your friends.

Life is what happens to you while you're failing to plan it.

When you think on the powerful truths of Scripture, God uses His Word to change your way of thinking.

Every day ask your husband two questions: "What can I do for you today?" and "What can I do to help you make better use of your time today?

He encourages us to decide to have a joyful attitude. James' first rule for joyful living in unjoyful circumstances is to "count it all joy.

When you choose to work with a willing, happy heart, you become a beautiful source of joy to all.