Quotes from Elizabeth George

As we come to know God better, we will also find it easier to know, follow, and accept His will for our life.

When God is in sharp focus, then life is also undistorted.

Expectations destroy our peace of mind. They are future disappointments, planned out in advance.

When we hold our thoughts up against God's standards of what is true and what is real, we can recognize and, with His help, learn to release many of our negative emotions, damaging thoughts, and destructive attitudes.

We are to make a plan for the day, pray over that plan, and then proceed with that plan. When we are willing to regard the unexpected as God's intervention, we can flex with the new plan, recognizing it as God's plan.

So why do we worry? Why do we worry about food and clothing About finances and money? About security and the needs of life? We have Jehovah-Rohi! We have the Lord as our caring Shepherd. When fears regarding the cares of this world set in, we need to confidently lean on God's promise to care for us. Then we can declare to God, "Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You" (Psalm 56:3)

When we acknowledge God's supreme role in our life and set our mind on Him, He enables us to be women of hope.

When we don't understand and don't agree with the way life has gone, we are to bow before God and once again confess that we can't understand His wisdom. In faith, we are to accept His wisdom, His Word, and His workings, trusting in Him and obeying His commands.

Your choices and decisions are a reflection of how well you've set and followed your priorities.

When you cultivate a godly thought life your soul will shine and you will exhibit the presence of the Lord in you.

Replace worry with prayer. Make the decision to pray whenever you catch yourself worrying.

Your attitude toward others, work, and your daily life is a reflection of your attitude toward God.