Help for the Hungry Soul Quotes

“God’s words are purposeful, nourishing, and invaluable. They are worth trusting, for God’s words come from God’s heart. We cling to them because God is the only trustworthy, unchanging rock upon which we can stand. And so we keep coming to God’s word, and we keep clinging to the promises we find there (p. 101).”
― Kristen Wetherell, Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word

“There is no magic bullet here, only a constant dependence on God’s supernatural help as we put ourselves in the position to receive from him (p. 53).”
― Kristen Wetherell, Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word

“For too many years, this was the way I approached Scripture, because I didn’t understand my neediness. I thought that by opening my Bible I was seeking something good and right to do, rather than primarily seeking someone to love (p. 39).”
― Kristen Wetherell, Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word

“Do we recognize our helplessness, that even our very desires need to be changed by the Spirit’s transforming grace? Or do we approach Scripture pridefully, thinking we’ve “got this,” attempting to impress God, others, and even ourselves by our obedience? (p. 39).”
― Kristen Wetherell, Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word