I Lift Up My Soul Quotes

“I’ve learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“As we place our dependence upon God, an incredible freedom and peace will begin to rest in our hearts. And reaching that point in our lives makes every failure worth it.”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“SCRIPTURE READING: EPHESIANS 4:1–15 KEY VERSES: EPHESIANS 4:14–15 That [you] . . . speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ. The pattern Jesus gave us to live by is one of love. Paul wrote, “I . . . implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love” (Eph. 4:1–2 NASB). As a believer, live each day in such a way that your life honors the Lord, who saved you through His mercy and grace. This means to live in a “manner worthy” of your calling. How did Jesus call you? Did He come to you with a list of demands, requiring you to fulfill each one before He would consider caring for you? No. He came to you in love. Redemptive love brought Him to earth so that you might receive eternal salvation. Love was all the motivation He needed to be crucified at Calvary. His love watches over you, protects you, plans your future, and encourages you not to give up in times of sorrow and discouragement. You will spend eternity in the radiant goodness and greatness of His blessings, all because He chooses to love you. Love that is from God is humble and gentle. It loves with the surety of Christ. Someone today is hurting because he thinks God could not possibly love him. You know the truth about His love; will you tell him? Thank You, Lord, that I know the truth about Your love. Help me to share it with others. (SEEKING HIS FACE)”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“Paul declared in Philippians 3:8: “I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ” (NASB).”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“Master, because You live inside me, I have new and glorious freedom. Remove the distractions. Still my restless heart. Let the new me emerge.”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“Two things immediately happen when you use God’s Word as a prayer source. First, you are strengthened within your soul. God’s Word is powerful (Heb. 4:12). It reveals the message of His heart written just for you. If you are weary from the battles of life, the Word of God is a minister of hope and truth. It is God breathed; therefore, it has the ability to refresh and renew the downtrodden.”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“Father, as I face criticism, difficult circumstances, trials, and rejection today, help me remember Your declaration concerning me: I am marvelous, wonderful, Your creation. I accept Your evaluation and reject the negative opinions of others.”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“Your Talents SCRIPTURE READING: LUKE 19:12– 27 KEY VERSE: LUKE 19:17”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“Dear God, fix my gaze on the finish line. Help me race with all my might toward the goal. I rebuke negative thinking and potential defeat. I will finish my journey in victory. (ON HOLY GROUND)”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“Unlimited Vision SCRIPTURE READING: ISAIAH 6:1–8 KEY VERSE: PSALM 33:11”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“No matter what you face, you can trust Jesus to be your peace amid the storm. When you lay aside your human efforts, you will find His provision infinitely sufficient and true.”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“A Safe House SCRIPTURE READING: PHILIPPIANS 4:4–7 KEY VERSE: PSALM 31:3”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“O God, before I was born, You knew me. You knew my strengths and weaknesses, my successes and failures. Yet You love me with an unconditional, everlasting love. How I thank You!”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God

“Prayer and Anxiety SCRIPTURE READING: PSALM 69:1–3 KEY VERSE: 1 PETER 5:7”
― Charles F. Stanley, I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God