“Let the past sleep, but let it sleep on the bosom of Christ, and go out into the irresistible future with Him.”
~ Oswald Chambers ~
“Human nature is what we were put on this earth to rise above.” ~ Kate Hepburn in The African Queen ~
“If we are going to be made into wine, we will have to be crushed; you cannot drink grapes.” ~ Oswald Chambers ~
“We have all had times on the mount when we have seen things from God’s standpoint and have wanted to stay there; but God will never allow us to stay there. The test of our spiritual life is the power to descend; if we have power to rise only, something is wrong.” ~ Oswald Chambers ~
“The whole trouble is that we won’t let God help us.”
~ George MacDonald ~
“We are not built for the mountains and the dawns and aesthetic affinities, those are for moments of inspiration, that is all. We are built for the valley, for the ordinary stuff we are in, and that is where we have to prove our mettle…The mount is not meant to teach us anything, it is meant to make us something.” ~ Oswald Chambers ~
“As Christians, we can’t love the whole world. But we should remember that God has placed us in a specific community at a particular time. We’re called to love those around us. Loving them means serving them–and in doing so, we become the best of citizens.” ~ C. S. Lewis ~
“We have to take the first step as though there were no God. It is no use to wait for God to help us, He will not; but immediately we arise we find He is there…”
~ Oswald Chambers ~
Prayer Keeping ~ leaders of the world, especially our country ~ rain for the west ~ safety ~
Judy Goddard says
Love what Mother Theresa said! And I love just about anything George MacDonald says!
thanx!
Down On The Farm says
Beautiful words. Blessings my friend.
Quinn says
I LOVE that VIctor Hugo quote, Sandra! What an encouraging image. Where did you find it?
Anonymous says
It was good to read these quotes.
Have a wonderful week!
Our pastor shared this verse in the Phillips translation this past Sunday and I thought it was so good…
“You can throw the whole weight of your anxieties upon Him, for you are His personal concern.” ~ 1 Peter 5:7 (Phillips)
CelestinaMarie@SouthernDayDreams says
Hi Sandra, great way to start my new week and back to blogging. Hope all is well. Have a great week filled with blessings. Hugs, cm
Lynne says
I thank you for your Sunday scripture and quotes which I receive each Monday morning . . .
Blessings Sandra . . .
FlowerLady Lorraine says
A great post to read at the start of this Monday morning.
Let the past sleep, but let it sleep on the bosom of Christ, and go out into the irresistible future with Him."
~ Oswald Chambers ~
Thank you dear Sandra for taking the time to put these posts together each week. Much food for thought that touches lives.
FlowerLady
TC Goatldi says
Amen.