12 Important Quotes to Encourage You Not Flatter You

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Do you know the difference between flattery and encouragement?

Flattery is nice, but what we need is real encouragement because . . .

“We are what we believe we are.” ~ C.S. Lewis

Who do you believe you are today?

If you are discouraged and hurting, or if you simply need a the seed of hope watered . . . keep reading for quotes to encourage you:

‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 49:11

A relationship with God through Christ Jesus blesses the believer with enough peace and joy for today and hope for tomorrow.  ~ CMB

Fear is a self-imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be. You must move against it with the weapons of faith and love. ~ Rick Warren

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. ~Dale Carnegie

Understand and know . . . temporary setbacks and disappointments are part of life, but hope for a better tomorrow is encouragement that lasts forever. ~ CMB

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28

To love means loving the unlovable. To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable. Faith means believing the unbelievable. Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless. ~ G.K.Chesterton

But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful. ~ Elizabeth Edwards

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

The most important thing for me is having a relationship with God. To know that the owner, the creator of the universe loves you, sent His Son to die for your sins; that’s very empowering. Knowing Him and knowing that He loves me gives me encouragement and confidence to move forward. ~ Dr. Ben Carson

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. ~ C.S. Lewis

I pray that you are blessed with hope and encouragement that gives you all you need to live . . . really live.

 

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