God's Hands

"I have held many things in my hands, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess." — Martin Luther

Being Qualified

"God doesn't call people who are qualified. He calls people who are willing, and then He qualifies them." — Richard Parker

From Me

Heard Anne Lamotte say today (on NPR) that God's job is to help us. I know what she was trying to say, but it just sat a little odd on me. He is so awesome and mysterious. I don't want to ever start thinking of Him as a short-order cook in my problem cafe. - Carolyn Evaine Counterman

God's Canvas

We must offer ourselves to God like a clean, smooth canvas and not worry ourselves about what God may choose to paint on it, but at each moment, feel only the stroke of His brush.

      -- Jean Pierre de Caussade

Cheer Up!

On that day the announcement to Jerusalem will be,
“Cheer up, Zion! Don’t be afraid!
For the LORD your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”

--Zephaniah 3:16-17