Overwhelmed Quotes

“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

“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

“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

“The reality is that God is greater than whatever “goose” is chasing you!”
― 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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’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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Religion says, "Clean up your mess!"
Jesus says, "I cleaned up your mess!”
― 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Finally my counselor told me, “The Bible calls those who will not work lazy, but it calls those who will not rest disobedient.”
― 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

“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

“All too often people who are in Christ run from things that they have power over.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“the first step in winning the war against worry is understanding that God really is greater than whatever we are going through.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. ROMANS 8:38-39 John”
― 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

“If you feel like you’re walking in a fire that’s seven times hotter than anything you’ve ever experienced, my challenge to you is to pray this bold prayer: “Jesus, let me see You. Teach me who You are in this fire.” And then open your eyes, because He is there. How do I know? Because He is holy and He is good, He promised to always be with us, and He is in complete control. All we need to do is open our eyes.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry

“I once heard someone say that when we rationalize, we tell “rational lies.”
― Perry Noble, Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry