Quotes from Lysa TerKeurst

Operating in the flow of God's power is so much better than working against the flow of God's power.

Rejection always leaves the deepest, darkest marks.

My job is to be obedient to God, to apply His Word, and to walk according to His ways — not according to the world's suggestions.

Saying yes all the time won't make me Wonder Woman. It will make me a worn-out woman.

no matter how well I plan things, I can't control them. No matter how well I think I know the people in my life, I can't control them. No matter how well I follow the rules, do what's right, and seek to obey God with my whole heart, I can't control my life. I can't control God.

I often pray this prayer: I need wisdom to make wise choices. I need insight to remember the words I've read in scripture. I need power beyond what I can find on my own.

had been massively damaged. There was repentance. There was forgiveness. There was an acceptance that, just because something wasn't right for a long time, it doesn't mean it can't be made right over time. There was some healing we both did individually. And then there was the decision that it was time to heal together. There was a beautiful vow renewal.

I don't remember a single classroom lesson she taught, but I very clearly remember the way she made me feel.

Whatever attitude we bring into a situation will be multiplied.

Only by being filled with authentic soul food from Jesus — following Him and telling others about Him—will our souls ever be truly satisfied. And breaking free from consuming thoughts about food allows us to see and pursue our calling with more confidence and clarity.

On the other hand, when I change to a growth mind-set, I don't chain my identity to my insecurity.

My feelings and my faith will almost certainly come into conflict with each other. My feelings see rotten situations as absolutely unnecessary hurt that stinks. My soul sees it as fertilizer for a better future. Both these perspectives are real. And they yank me in different directions with never-ending wrestling. To wrestle well means acknowledging my feelings but moving forward, letting my faith lead the way.