Quotes from Lysa TerKeurst

We all desperately want something that we see the Lord giving to other women. We see Him blessing them in the very areas He's withholding from us. And while these other women may not be obnoxious like Peninnah in their reminders of their blessing and our lack, it's increasingly painful each time we see a reminder. We look at them, and we feel set aside.

Proverbs 23:7 reminds us, "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he" (NLV). We

Am I trying to prove or improve?

People with a realistic view see rejections as a natural part of life and adjust accordingly. It

What were the unrealistic expectations I had, and how can I better manage these next time?

Why did this happen? Because there's someone else in the world who would drown in their own tears if not for seeing yours.

I only needed to bring my willingness to forgive, not the fullness of all my restored feelings.

When God becomes routine rather than revival, it's time to switch things up.

Overindulgence is overindulgence. And limitless indulgence in food always has consequences—it compromises our health, dimmishes energy to pursue our calling, and affects the way we feel about ourselves

Refuse to wallow in the depressing angst condemnation brings. On the other hand, embrace any conviction you feel. Condemnation defeats us. Conviction unlocks the greatest potential for change.

The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand. —PSALM 37:23—24

We hyper-focus on the lines of Scripture containing the miracles, and we miss the details of the mess.