#lord

As soon as the land of any country has all become private property, the landlords, like all other men, love to reap where they never sowed, and demand a rent even for its natural produce. ↗

— Adam Smith

#become #country #demand #even #land

The Lord gets his best soldiers out of the highlands of affliction. ↗

— Charles Spurgeon

#best #gets #his #lord #out

I'm convinced that the man who has learned to meditate upon the Lord will be able to run on his feet and walk in his spirit. Although he may be hurried by his vocation, that's not the issue. The issue is how fast his spirit is going. To slow it down takes a period of time. ↗

— Charles Stanley

#although #convinced #down #fast #feet

An unschooled man who knows how to meditate upon the Lord has learned far more than the man with the highest education who does not know how to meditate. ↗

— Charles Stanley

#education #far #highest #how #know

The Scriptures contain many stories of people who waited years or even decades before the Lord's promises came to pass. What modern believers can learn from the patience of biblical saints like Abraham, Joseph, David, and Paul is that waiting upon the Lord has eternal rewards. ↗

— Charles Stanley

#before #believers #came #contain #david

If the Lord says to give more than you think you are able to give, know that He will provide for you. Whether things are sailing smoothly or the bottom has dropped out, He is always trustworthy. You can count on Almighty God to keep His everlasting Word. ↗

— Charles Stanley

#almighty #almighty god #always #bottom #count

Thank the Lord for using each person as a tool in your life to deepen your insight into His grace and conforming you to the image of His Son. ↗

— Charles Stanley

#deepen #each #grace #his #image

The Bible is clear that those who fail to heed the Lord's discipline - whether nations, cities, or individuals - suffer devastating consequences. ↗

— Charles Stanley

#cities #clear #consequences #devastating #discipline

I never search for a reason why - I have faith in the Lord's purpose. ↗

— Willie Stargell

#i #lord #never #purpose #reason

Human beings are pampered by the Lord. Their real tests don't come until later in life. ↗