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“Leading with integrity is embracing honesty! We should always use our weaknesses to point others to Christ's strength.”
― Perry Noble

“The Bible says, “In him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:17, NIV). So if something is falling apart, it’s because it’s not in Him.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“The reality is that God is greater than whatever “goose” is chasing you!”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“The world is always going to pressure us to bow to something other than God because we feel that when we do, we are in control. But in fact, nothing could be further from the truth.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“what gets our attention will ultimately determine our direction. If we are obsessed with stressful circumstances, we will constantly be overwhelmed. But if we are obsessed with Christ, we will overcome.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“I finally has to accept the reality that my circumstances do not alter His character. Anyone can say, "God is faithful" when wonderful things are happening. But God is holy and God is good no matter what we're going through.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“I’m so glad He has been teaching me to define His goodness based on who He is, not on my own limited understanding of Him.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“That means we must make a choice: Will we focus on the size of our problem or the size of our God? The reality is, we can’t do both.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“not everyone on this planet is going to like you. It doesn’t matter what you do, what your hairstyle looks like, what type of music you listen to, or how nice you are. Someone somewhere is going to hate you. And thinking you can do anything to change other people’s minds will lead you to insanity.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“Far too many people attend church not to meet with Jesus but rather to make an appearance.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“When we are walking through depression, we usually wait on everyone around us to change. And like it or not, that’s not going to happen. If you are depressed and blaming those around you, it is time to stop. To blame is to “b-lame”!”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“Holiness and goodness are not what He does but rather who He is. And He can't cease to be who He is.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“we can get so focused on our circumstances that we can’t focus on Christ. That means we must make a choice: Will we focus on the size of our problem or the size of our God? The reality is, we can’t do both.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“The same God who delivered Daniel can do the same for you. He is not threatened by our circumstances or situation—He is a grave-robbing, water-walking, miracle-working, death-defying God, and He’s able to pull you through anything you have to face in this life.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“Daniel refused to allow his circumstances to shape his belief system but rather allowed his belief system to help him overcome his circumstances.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“You’re going to have to stop identifying yourself as a victim. You’re going to have to stop blaming other people. You’re going to have to own your life, your decisions.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“Religion says, "Clean up your mess!"
Jesus says, "I cleaned up your mess!”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“In my struggles with this issue, I finally grasped that facts are greater than how we feel. If we allow our feelings to determine what we think and how we behave, we will never escape the pit of despair and hopelessness that anxiety places us in. However, if we allow our minds to be shaped by facts, we can live a life that is full of hope and peace, despite our circumstances.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“Sex outside of marriage is a selfish act. It isn't about doing what's right for the other person; it's about satisfying a desire in ourselves. It doesn't come from a heart that genuinely cares for others but rather from a self-centered desire to manipulate them.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“He is not threatened by your circumstances or situation - He is a grave-robbing, water-walking, miracle-working, death-defying God, and He's able to pull you through anything you have to face in this life.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“People who have a victim mentality—those who constantly tend to blame others—never walk in the victory Jesus promises.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“I don't understand how God can use bad things for good. I don't understand a lot of things about God. But when we can fully explain God, He ceases to be God. All I know is that He took a bloodstained cross and turned it into an empty tomb, and a God who can do that is worthy of my worship and trust.”
― Perry Noble

“One thing that’s essential for followers of Jesus to understand is that non-Christians are watching the way we walk through the fire. And the way we respond to the flames that are thrown at us can teach people way more about Jesus than any sermon or lecture ever could. If we will walk through the fire with the assurance that Jesus is with us, then people who don’t know Him will pay attention.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“The next time you see a sunrise, remind yourself, "God is faithful"
The next time you see a snow-covered mountains with their peaks pointing into the sky, remind yourself, "God is faithful"
The next time you see flowers that have burst into bloom because winter couldn't stop them from developing in the hidden places, remind yourself, "God is faithful"
The next time you hold a soft-skinned baby in your arms, remind yourself, "God is faithful”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“In Christ we have the authority and the ability to overcome anything the world throws our way - not because of who we are, but rather because of who is in us.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“I promise, there’s really a connection here. Here goes: so what if followers of Jesus believed in the power of God like rednecks believe in the power of their trucks?”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“We can experience a major shift in our perspective when instead of asking God to pull us out of something, we ask Him to lead us through it.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“when we refuse to forgive and we allow bitterness to reside in our heart, it always interferes with our relationship with God. Unforgiveness holds us back from doing what we’ve been called to do and becoming who we’re called to be.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“It’s important to note at this point that a lot of our worry and anxiety come from our obsession over what other people think about us. The story of Jesus Himself makes it clear, however, that those who deify will also crucify. The”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“In today’s culture, the temptation is to look at sins and refer to them as issues, mistakes, or problems. And as long as we see sin as something that we need to learn to cope with rather than something that needs to be removed, we will never take the action necessary to peel the cap off the bottle so we can be spiritually refreshed.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry