Christian Living Inspirational Quotes

With your permission and cooperation, God will work the soil of your heart, and your life will become a lovely garden for him. ~ Linda Evans Shepherd

Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, which is most greatly experienced in the heart of those willing to surrender all self-sufficiency: self-promotion, self-reliance, self-protection, and self-absorption: it is a gift given. ~ Robin M. Bertram

If you obey God with your whole heart, you'll usually scare off the folks who want you to obey them. ~ Meg Moseley

As long as you do things for God, you are a Hall of Famer in heaven's list. ~ Rick Warren

I discovered something attractive about uncertainty. It was the knowledge that God was in control and that I was depending on him every moment. ~ Yilda B. Rivera

God is not afraid of pain. He does not try to keep us from it. He does not avoid it for Himself. ~ Rachel Phifer

The motive for marriage must be eternal not just temporal. ~ Ugochi Oritsejolomisan

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. ~ Serena B. Miller

For many years of my life, I was very fearful. I let fear rule different areas of my life and it caused me to be enslaved by fear. It also caused me to miss out on a lot of opportunities. God has a lot for you. Yes, YOU! There's work to be done. There's doors to be taken. There's a need to stand firm. There's a reason to speak up. Do not let fear rule you. Remember what God promises. Remember Who your God is and remember He is a big God, a faithful God, and that you have no reason to fear. ~ Tania Goody

With one considerate word, you could give someone hope. Or with one careless word, you could destroy hope. ~ Matthew Roland

God doesn't want to be a mystery to us, God wants to be known. ~ Roxanna Aliba Kazibwe

If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except precisely that little point which the world and the devil are at the moment attacking,I am not confessing Christ. (Martin Luther) ~ Francis A. Schaeffer

Get right; right now ~ Okisha Jackson

When God hears us worshipping Him, that alone makes Him feel worthwhile to be God! ~ Raphael Ben Levi

Great things seem complex and cause the nations to rush towards the minor things that seem easy to reach, hence, they perish. And again my memory echoes ... my people die for lack of knowledge. ~ Blaise Tshibwabwa

Don't limit yourself by trying to do life alone. God gave you His Spirit to dwell within so that you can get through each day and accomplish what He has called you to do in life. He didn't give you His Spirit to simply reside within you, but to be this "incredible greatness" that will help you to rise above and press onward to finish the race. ~ Tania Goody

The movement Mark records of Jesus is a deliberate display of the character of God so that we may know him and his ways. Jesus could have avoided the synagogue and the encounter on the Sabbath. Instead, Jesus confronts this violent injustice to the character of God propagated by Israel's current religious and political leaders. (Mark 3)-from He has to die ~ Jonah Books.com

Jesus first, others next, and yourself last spells J-O-Y. ~ Linda Byler

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (8:32) ~ The Gospel According To John

If it isn't one blessing, it's another! ~ Chari Twitty-Hawkins

The purpose of worship is to please God, and that every word and act in worship creates a witness about God as well as an offering to Him ~ Matthew James Elliott

Rationale still remains the greatest impediment to encountering God's mysteries. ~ Christian Hunt

Just as you cannot stop a bird from flying over your head, in the same way you cannot stop the devil from dropping ideas into your mind. However, in the same way that you can stop a bird from building a nest on your head, you can stop the Enemy's suggestions from wandering without restriction and taking root in your mind. ~ Pedro Okoro

There are certain constants in life; the speed of light, freezing point of water, Christians whining... However there are conditions in which the speed of light can be changed and water may not freeze; both require intervention by an outside source; However, whether or not a Christian whines is solely up to them... ~ Steve C. Roberts

Create a trophy room in your heart. Each time you experience a victory, place a memory on the shelf. Before you face a challenge, take a quick tour of God's accomplishments. Look at all the paychecks he has provided, all the blessings he has given, all the prayers he had answered. Imitate the shepherd boy David. Before he fought Goliath, the giant, he remembered how God had helped him kill a lion and a bear (1 Samuel 17:34-36). He faced his future by revisiting the past. ~ Max Lucado

Peace on earth (Luke 2:14) is salvation for, not from, the world. ~ Markus Barth

In the story of life, the prologue and epilogue are written by God. Yet the plot has been given to us; therefore we should write the best prose we can. ~ James D. Maxon

Love without truth and honor is licentious in nature. Love without commitment is promiscuous and fleeting. Love without virtue and understanding is savage and selfish. Love without respect is short-lived. Love without these conditions is without God. ~ David W. Stevens

You'll never know what miracle may be waiting at the door of your offense unless you push though it. ~ Linda Evans Shepherd

So, I'm gonna choose to reach out,
Choose to lay down
All of the fear that I've been hiding.
Choose to be brave
Though my heart's afraid
To be a part of your kingdom rising.
Oh,
God, I'm done runnin' from
The reason that You sent Your Son,
So I will choose to Love!

Maybe I'll hurt
Maybe I'll bruise
Maybe I'll cry
Maybe I'll lose
Still, I will choose to love. ~ Francesca Battistelli

Remember as you go about your day that you may be the only Jesus some of your friends, neighbors, and family will ever see. ~ Wanda E. Brunstetter

If you can see it, you can achieve it. God helps those who helps themselves. Power is in the act of humility. ~ Patricia Amis

I understand and I know from experience that: 'The kingdom of God is within you.' Jesus has no need of books or teachers to instruct souls; He teaches without the noise of words. Never have I heard Him speak, but I feel that He is within me at each moment; He is guiding and inspiring me with what I must say and do. I find just when I need them certain lights that I had not seen until then, and it isn't most frequently during my hours of prayer that these are most abundant but rather in the midst of my daily occupations. ~ Therese De Lisieux

I used to feel so far from God, like I had to work my way back to Him after periods of inconsistency ... it's not about trying harder. it's about turning sooner. It's about confessing sin and turning back to God's gift of grace. Grace is God's "undeserved favor." We don't have to earn it, and we cannot lose it when we act undeserving. ~ Renee Swope

Knowing what we believe and why we believe it is not an option for the Christian, because as believers, OUR BELIEFS ARE THE VERY HEART OF WHO WE ARE. ~ Patty Houser

The Spirit and the bride say, 'Come!' And let him who hears say, 'Come!' Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. ~ Anonymous

If fear appears at your door you have two options, either you choose to let it in or you choose to grab onto the Lord and the promise of His presence no matter what. ~ Yilda B. Rivera

It was surprisingly difficult to find prayers of thanks - the least represented of any type of prayer. ~ Marie Noël

There can be no substitute for a personal study of the Word of God! Daily devotionals, Bible commentaries, and recorded messages by anointed preachers and teachers are wonderful and useful. However, they cannot take the place of the Word of God. They must not replace a time of personal study of the Word. Every Christian individual must study and meditate upon the Word for him or herself. Nobody can do that for anyone else. ~ Pedro Okoro

Look for Jesus in others and they will see Him in you! ~ D.A. McBride

In your life, the people become like a patchwork quilt. Some leave with you a piece that is bigger than you wanted and others smaller than you thought you needed. Some are that annoying itchy square in the corner, and others that piece of worn flannel. You leave pieces with some and they leave their pieces with you. All the while each and every square makes up a part of what is you. Be okay with the squares people leave you. For life is too short to expect from people what they do not have to give, or were not called to give you. ~ Anna M. Aquino

The Path of Purpose is paved with healing. That healing goes as deep as the wound or only as deep as you let it. ~ Linda F. Williams

If you want a happy Christ-centered marriage, you must be centered in Christ! ~ Ngina Otiende

Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop. ~ Wanda E. Brunstetter

When we are in Christ His goals are now our goals, and we are to be busy with his work on earth. ~ J. Aaron Gruben

How can God allow such abominations to flourish unchecked in this world?
The answer came in a question, Ruby.
God, in reply, asked, "How can you? ~ Lisa Wingate

Let none think, when God is said to harden or work evil in us (for hardening is working evil) that he does it by, as it were, creating fresh evil in us, as you might imagine an ill-disposed innkeeper, a bad man himself, pouring and mixing poison into a vessel that was not bad, while the vessel itself does nothing, but is merely the recipient, or passive vehicle, of the mixer's own ill-will. ~ Martin Luther

It is a sweet thing that we serve a dissatisfied God who has destinations in mind for us that we would never choose for ourselves. It really is a good thing that he will not be satisfied until he has gotten us exactly where he created us and re-created us to be. Most of us would have been satisfied to stay at home, and many of us would have quit the journey long before it was completed. But our heavenly Father won't give up until each one of his children has completed the journey. ~ Paul David Tripp

We can best honor our dead by livin' well. Moving' forward dusna mean y love them any less. It just means ye're still alive. ~ Heather Blanton

God hears your every thought, whether you dress it up with 'Thee' and 'Thou' or not. ~ Catherine Richmond

Because of Jesus, we can walk the path of loss knowing He is always in front, lighting the way. ~ Lisa Kibler

As I stumble through this life
help me to create more laughter than tears, dispense more cheer than gloom, spread more joy than despair. Never let me become so indifferent that I will fail to see the wonder in the eyes of a child, or the twinkle in the eyes of the aged. Never let me forget that my total effort is to cheer people, make them happy, and forget momentarily all the unpleasantness in their lives. And in my final moment, may I hear You whisper, 'When you made My people smile, you made Me smile. ~ Nancy Mehl

Predestined to a destiny that only Christ can fulfill, all other leadership assures failure. ~ Jonah Books.com

All life is bound to a simple truth ... that time goes on, that in each person's life begins a tale, a tale that will either end in memory or in legend. ~ M.J. Chrisman

We fail in the work of grace and love when there is too much of us and not enough of God. ~ Suzanne Woods Fisher

I realized that I could never really function fully on this earth until I understood this: Until you know WHOSE you are, you will never know WHO you are. ~ Yvette R. Dempster

You are God's design to decorate this world. You are a repertoire of wisdom and an encyclopedia of God's knowledge. ~ Ikechukwu Joseph

Jesus is teaching and wants you to learn. This means you will be stretched. Jesus does not want you stuck in a bonehead English class, which I was for several years. ~ Jonah Books.com

Both Life And Death Offer Us A Choice. The Experience Of Death Lasts A Short Time And Has Less Variety, But The Adventure Of Living Is Longer, And Offers Us More Options. ~ Venugopal Acharya

Easter recognizes that I am living in a prison of my own making, and that God is in the demolition business. ~ Craig D Lounsbrough

Living is more often than not, existing.
I want to be alive, with love, joy, and be exciting. ~ Debasish Mridha

The important thing is not to survive, but to live. ~ Abhijit Naskar

Death twitches my ear;
'Live,' he says...
'I'm coming. ~ Virgil

The African Challenge - We must end conflict in Africa. We must lead to allow the Africans to enjoy the benefits from their natural resources. We must end poverty in Africa. Every African must be educated, have access to health care and a fair chance to fulfil their dream. Preventable sickness and disease must not reduce life expectancy or rob pregnant women of a chance to continue living. Africa must develop. Africa must not depend on foreign aid. Africa must be united and governed more effectively. Africa must customize her leadership culture and philosophy in a way that gives her global relevance and respect but still remain true and authentic to herself. Will you accept the challenge? Will you be that Africa? ~ Archibald Marwizi

When we have the same thought again, the line of the original thought is deepened, causing what's called a memory trace. With each repetition the trace goes deeper and deeper, forming and embedding a pattern of thought. When an emotion is tied to this thought pattern, the memory trace grows exponentially stronger. ~ Lysa TerKeurst

Life is not compassionate towards victims. The trick is not to see yourself as one. It's never too late! I know I've felt like the victim in various situations in my life, but, it's never too late for me to realize that it's my responsibility to stand on victorious ground and know that whatever it is I'm experiencing or going through, those are just the clouds rolling by while I stand here on the top of this mountain! This mountain called Victory! The clouds will come and the clouds will go, but the truth is that I'm high up here on this mountaintop that reaches into the sky! I am a victor. I didn't climb up the mountain, I was born on top of it! ~ C. JoyBell C.

Most of us haven't begun to tap our own potential; we're operating way below capacity. And we'll continue as long as we are looking for someone to give us the key to the kingdom. We must realize that the kingdom is in us; and we already have the key. It's as if we're waiting for permission to start fully living. ~ Mildred Newman

It's time to start living the life you've imagined. ~ Henry James

No matter what you do for a living or who you think you work for, you only work for one person, YOURSELF!. It makes no difference if you work part time, have a salaried position, are a top executive of a corporation or run your own business. You are selling your existence at a set price. Your career goal in life should be based on doing work that you're passionate about, while saving your time and increasing your profit.
This is your life. You have the same existence in this life as any world leader, corporate executive or celebrity. You have your own free will to make decisions to get you exactly where you want to go. There are opportunities around every corner. Go find them! ~ John Geiger

We need to be impressed with these words in verse [2 Cor. 1:]9 - "we should not base our confidence on ourselves but on God." Through the redemption of Christ, the very God, who is in the heavens, has come into us, into our spirit (Col. 1:27; 2 Tim. 4:22). Thank the Lord that He is now in our spirit, calling us to forget about the soulish things and turn to our spirit to meet Him. We should no longer trust in our self, in our soul, but in God who is in our spirit. ~ Witness Lee

I learned to run toward the pain, not away from it. There is nothing like that feeling: pushing, your legs like two powerhouses, your cadence a seemingly effortless rhythm in sync with your mind, every emotional pain you ever experienced washed away by your power to endure. A personal thought I often have after a great run: The pain of running relieves the pain of living. ~ Jacqueline Simon Gunn

We all smiled because it was the truth: Living did take a lot more guts than giving up. ~ Brendan Halpin

The Bible does not deny that we were various things - addicts, homosexuals, hateful, prideful, pornographic masturbators - but that is what we were (past tense) (1 Cor. 6:9-11; Titus 3:3-5). The emphasis in Scripture is on what we are and what we are called to be. The Christian does not say, Hello, my name is _____ and I am an X Y or Z." The Christian says I was dead, but now I am alive. The Christian says I am a struggling sinner, yet I am a saint. The Christians says I am a new creation; I am transformed. ~ Paul O'Brien

The only way to heal from the pain
of the past is to walk through that pain
in the present. It's terrifying, I know.
It feels safer to just let the pain continue
to smolder in the darkest parts of yourself.
But the dark parts need tending, too, my friend.
Don't be afraid to breathe life back into those
embers of old pain, to rekindle the fires of
unhealed hurts. The flames aren't there to burn
you. They are there to light your way through
pain to healing. You can walk through courageous
and confident or shaking in your boots. It doesn't
matter. Just walk through it. Hurt will transform
into hope, wounds into wisdom, suffering into
scars that tell of battles won and lost and of a
human who survived it all. ~ L.R. Knost

Always be of good cheer. ~ Lailah Gifty Akita

One of the best ways to influence people is to make them feel important. ~ Roy T. Bennett

One has to abandon altogether the search for security, and reach out to the risk of living with both arms. One has to court doubt and darkness as the cost of knowing. ~ Morris L. West

May you find grace to live zealous life. ~ Lailah Gifty Akita

No person can do this or that to keep another from being truly free. We are always free. Even if imprisoned. ~ Leigh LaValle

I am a living soul dwelling on a planet that is afloat in a universe radiant with life. I feel so small and at the same time so uniquely privileged to partake in that inconceivable mystery. ~ Yossi Ghinsberg

For Christians, doing something about climate change is about living out our faith - caring for those who need help, our neighbors here at home or on the other side of the world, and taking responsibility for this planet that God created and entrusted to us. ~ Katharine Hayhoe

The most tried and true way to put God first is to read His Word, the Bible, and obey it. There are no shortcuts to spiritual growth. ~ Jim George

Leaders are limited by their vision rather than by their abilities. ~ Roy T. Bennett

When you smile, it lights me up! ~ Avijeet Das

Everyday life, everyday miracle. ~ Lailah Gifty Akita

It is essential to realise, that, while we make efforts to live the Christian life today, the world which have formed in our spoiled times, demands soul, both in the everyday life and in the religion, and can be called totalitarian. ~ Seraphim Rose

This is the moment. This is your life. This is the most important moment of your life. This is the moment you are really living. This is the moment you were waiting for your whole life. ~ Debasish Mridha

Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact. ~ William James

Discipline is the wholehearted yes to the call of God. When I know myself called, summoned, addressed, taken possession of, known, acted upon, I have heard the Master. I put myself gladly, fully, and forever at His disposal, and to whatever He says my answer is yes. ~ Elisabeth Elliot

In the history of a soul's evolution there is a critical point of the human incarnation that decides for us whether we stay there, go down or progress upwards. There is a knot of worldly desires impeding us; cut the knot by mastering desires and go forward. This done, progress is assured. ~ Virchand Gandhi

we sat there and
looked into each
other's eyes

that was all
we needed ~ Avijeet Das

The day you were born you were given power to create yourself ~ Bangambiki Habyarimana

The result of these many voices and general lack of agreement on what really are the biblical means to Christian maturity seems to be breeding two kinds of believers. There are some who are not quite sure that they are even on the right track of normal Christian living; there are others who are quite certain that they have arrived at the station. Or, to change the metaphor, there seem to be so many master chefs around that some are so confused by looking only at the various menus that they are starving to death, while others are sampling everything that is offered with resultant indigestion, and a few have sworn allegiance to one and are convinced that all the others are frauds. ~ Charles C. Ryrie