A Crown that Lasts Quotes

“Our ultimate example, of course, is Jesus. He willingly embarked on the most challenging journey in the history of the world for the sake of humanity. He walked the agonizing road to Golgotha fully aware of the excruciating physical and emotional torment that awaited Him. Being fully God and fully human, He could’ve stopped and called down a legion of angels to protect Him. He didn’t. He knew the weight of the world’s sin was heavy. He knew Roman crucifixion was torture. He knew the abandonment He would endure from His Father. Yet He pressed on. He went to the cross anyway. Not because it was a mere duty but because of an overwhelming love for you and me. Because we were worth it to Him. Jesus chose our best interests above all else. He took the hardest steps anyone could ever imagine, offering us redemption and eternal life. In that extraordinary act, Jesus exemplified the epitome of selflessness. As believers, one of our challenges is to die to ourselves and strive to be more like Jesus so the world can experience God’s love through us.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“My setbacks, my failures, or the times I’ve fallen short do not define my destiny. They will not get the final say. God created me for so much more. I believe it because I’ve seen it. God placed a dream in my heart, and I will not give up until I experience victory. Victory God’s way. My setbacks are just setups for my ultimate comeback. And to those of you watching, buckle up, take a seat, and take notes. I was made for such a time as this.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“God will equip you for where He has called you. In the meantime, embrace your middle zone by stepping up in obedience and acting on what you’re called to do. You can do hard things not because of your abilities but because you serve a limitless God who multiplies the little we have to offer Him to feed thousands.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“During what might feel like a waiting season, be encouraged that no time is wasted. What feels like a no might be a “not now.” What feels like a failure might be fickle feelings. And what feels like a period of silence might be your preparation period. God works through the wait. He’s loud in the silence. Lean in. Look out for the God-winks. They’ll keep you going. Most of all, stay willing through the waiting.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“God-confidence simply releases control and believes that God is greater! He is greater and bigger than you and me and the circumstances we find ourselves in. God-confidence acknowledges that He is “abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite” (Psalm 147:5 NASB). It’s knowing that God provides assurance, hope, purpose, and courage in the face of our challenges.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand” (Psalm 139:17–18 NASB1995).”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“What we, as believers, have to realize is that the only real treasure that will fill the void in our souls is Jesus. If we want to understand how to find that eternal treasure, we have to get to know Him. We do that through searching Scripture for His words. True treasure is not in the perishable crowns made of celery, or even those made of pearls and gold, but in the eternal crown of God’s love, purpose, and significance.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“having an eternal perspective means we can stand firmly in the face of adversity.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“By seeing that trial as a temporary chapter in the grand narrative of our coexistence with God, they found resilience and a sense of purpose, understanding that their journey extends far beyond the confines of this mortal coil. Their eternal perspective empowered them to face adversity with courage and grace, even in the most trying of times.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“There was only one perfect person to ever walk the face of this earth, and His name is Jesus. If we spent our entire lives striving for perfection, then we’d live a very defeated life because it’s just not possible. Have you heard the saying, “Progress is better than perfection”? Although I agree with it, I think there is something even better than progress—excellence. At its core, excellence means “to excel, to rise above, to surpass, to be great.”1 I saw a cute piece of wall décor that said, EXCELLENCE—ALWAYS STRIVING TO DO BETTER. NOT A SKILL BUT AN ATTITUDE. THE RESULT OF RISKING MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS SAFE, DREAMING MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS PRACTICAL, AND EXPECTING MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS POSSIBLE.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our self-righteousness, and fortifies us for any difficulty life can throw at us.4 The problem with wanting to fit in is that we become fixated on fitting into something false, something temporary.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“when we fully believe in God’s love not just for us but for all of His image-bearers, we will have a security only the Holy Spirit can embed in us.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“Being that girl is choosing to go. Being that girl is having situational awareness. But more than that, being that girl intercedes for people no matter the cost.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“Let’s hope we’d all be that girl if someone was in need like I was on the day of my carjacking, but we can also be that girl in the small, intentional acts of kindness or service. Be open and attentive. Who knows whose world God may use you to change forever.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“I know I’ve been challenged to be more forgiving, loving, kind, gentle, encouraging, thoughtful, and brave. That’s the kind of girl I want to be. It took a frightening experience for me to recognize the power of being the other kind of that girl—let me introduce you to her.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“The most significant truth I realized was that alone we can be strong, but together, arm in arm, we can be Unbreakable.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“God used my trauma and turned it into one of my life’s greatest purposes: fighting for those who can’t fight for themselves, being a voice for the voiceless, and empowering women all over the world to break barriers and overcome challenges with confidence.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“I have learned that a negative experience can feel personal, all-encompassing, and permanent, especially if you are not in a healthy state of mind. It can lead your mind to believe that it will definitely happen to you again, even if there is nothing indicating that this is the case.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“I firmly believe God never wastes an experience, and He has you where you are for a reason. You may not be exactly where you hoped you’d be. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have a purpose exactly where God has planted you. Whether you feel you’re in a dead-end job or a career lacking purpose, a stay-at-home mom wondering what meaning you can find in the mound of laundry you’re folding, or still single after years of praying for a spouse, stop and look around. Chances are there is opportunity at every corner. Who in your world can you influence for good? What problems can you solve? You have no idea what hangs in the balance if you’d just be willing to be used, willing to show up where God has planted you right now.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“Lastly, recognize where God has planted you. It’s as simple as being aware of the opportunities right in front of you. Whether you’re in a job you don’t love, a city you’re unhappy in, a lonely relationship, or just not where you thought you’d be, God has a purpose for you in it. I was stuck in a boarding school with nowhere else to go. Selling my cupcakes from under my bed was my only option, but that was also what made my little business work. It was the perfect setting for me to succeed. I didn’t know it at the time, but it was a catalyst in discovering my passion for becoming an entrepreneur. It’s always in hindsight that we see the plan laid out, isn’t it?”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“The best way I learn about myself and discover my abilities is through the process of elimination, or in simpler terms by trying something new. It sounds like it shouldn’t be that simple. Too often, if something isn’t complicated, it’s not appreciated. We have this misconception that our life purpose must be connected to something rare or unconventional for it to be valuable. I believe that our life’s purpose and calling can and most likely is directly related to things we enjoy, appreciate, resonate with, and are naturally good at. So go and try something new.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“You make a lousy someone else, but a fantastic you.”2”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“I think there’s something so empowering that the God of the universe has a specific plan for you and me to carry out. And He uses our gifts, talents, experiences, and even our messes to carry it out.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“There are three simple steps I like to follow when evaluating if I’m on the right track to being my own CEO: Understand who you were created to be. Identify your unique set of talents and skills. Recognize where God has planted you.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“He knows it all; therefore, nothing can catch God by surprise!”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“letting go is not the same as giving up. Letting go is what makes room to let something else in.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“The healing journey doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time. When we do the work to help reframe our setbacks and the hard things in our past, we start to see ourselves the way God sees us. From there, we can start to visualize our comeback on the path ahead, which is a victory in and of itself.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“Our beliefs make up our identity and influence our mindset (for better or worse), often leading to self-doubt rooted in insecurities stemming from fears of failure, success, and judgment. Healing and rewriting these memories offer a path to crafting a more empowering narrative and overcoming self-doubt.20”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“Whatever roadblock you’re facing and whatever restricts the possibility of your comeback, I hope you take courage from the people who’ve stood in your shoes. I hope you follow in their footsteps, believing that there are ways for you to overcome what you’re facing.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label

“When we’ve experienced failure, not only do we resist trying again, but we also begin to doubt our own skillset and abilities.”
― Demi-Leigh Tebow, A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label