There is only one secure foundation: a genuine, deep relationship with Jesus Christ, which will carry you through any and all turmoil. No matter what storms are raging all around, you'll stand firm if you stand on His love.
Charles StanleyRead
We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Spending time alone in prayer or meditation rejuvenates one's spirit and provides strength.
This quote by Charles Stanley emphasizes the importance of solitude and a connection with God in finding inner strength and rejuvenation. Despite feelings of exhaustion or emotional distress, engaging in spiritual practices fosters a sense of renewal and empowerment, allowing individuals to reclaim their energy and resilience.
Themes
SpiritualityStrengthSolitudePrayerRenewal
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of prayer and meditation.
More from Charles Stanley
All quotes →When friends abandoned him, Paul asked God not to count their actions against them. He followed the example of Jesus, who prayed for the Father to forgive His persecutors. What's your response when friends let you down? Forgiveness is the choice that pleases God every time.
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God will never reject you. Whether you accept Him is your decision.
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The Bible tells us that God will meet all our needs. He feeds the birds of the air and clothes the grass with the splendor of lilies. How much more, then, will He care for us, who are made in His image? Our only concern is to obey the heavenly Father and leave the consequences to Him.
Charles StanleyRead
Kindness is not something that we put on for certain occasions, like a piece of jewelry; rather, it is an attribute of God's that He desires to reproduce in us.
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Our problems may stay, our circumstances may remain, but we know God is in control. We are focused on His adequacy, not our inadequacy.
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