When the Day Comes (Timeless #1)

by Gabrielle Meyer

we took more baths than our friends and neighbors, who were still under the false belief that frequent bathing could lead to premature death.

We must take whatever joy can be found from each day and not borrow tomorrow’s sorrow.”

“But I also know that our hopes and dreams are not always God’s. Sometimes He has a plan that looks much different from ours.”

God is concerned with the state of your heart more than where you live or what time you occupy. He wants to know that He has your heart, Libby. All of it. He wants to know that you trust Him no matter what happens.”

It’s not just about what you want but how you can best serve God for His purposes.”

“Only God is in control of our destiny. He alone is sovereign. When we try to control the people and events around us, we are telling Him He doesn’t know what’s best for us. We’re setting ourselves up as our own gods, elevating ourselves above Him.

We are not meant to know all the answers. Only God is, and He calls us to trust and believe that He is doing what is best.”

“Freedom isn’t stagnant or guaranteed. It lives and breathes and must be defended constantly. Don’t take it for granted. Fight for it, both in the public and private spheres of your life. And always look for ways to help,” she continued, almost feverish in her instructions. “That is one of our greatest purposes upon this earth. To be the helpers.”