God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions Quotes

“When you don’t know whom you’re trying to please, you cave in to three things: criticism (because you are concerned about what others will think of you), competition (because you worry about whether somebody else is getting ahead of you), and conflict (because you’re threatened when anyone disagrees with you).”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living

“The first misconception is that we confuse fear with humility. We tend to say, “Oh, I could never do that,” and we think we’re being humble. But that is not humility. That is fear; that is a lack of faith. A truly humble person would say, “With God’s help, I can do it. With God’s blessing, I will do it. I may not be able to do it on my own, but with God’s help I will do it.” That’s real humility.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living

“There is no greater antidepressant than communication and fellowship with God.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living

“The book of Proverbs warns us over and over again about negative associations. Constant exposure to wrong attitudes and wrong values will eventually take its toll in our lives. It is always easier to pull someone down than it is to lift him up. What kind of friends should you have? The kind who bring out the best in you, who lift you up, who encourage you, who make you a better person.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living

“If you are in a period of discouragement because you are going through a trial and you are asking yourself, “Why is this happening to me?” consider this: Never make a major decision when you are depressed. Often, when we get discouraged, we are tempted to say, “I’m just going to quit” or “I’m going to move” or “I’m going to change jobs” or “I’m going to file for divorce.” Never make a major decision when you are depressed, because at that time your feelings are unreliable and you cannot exercise accurate judgment. Your focus is blurry, and your perspective is distorted. Instead, face the storm head-on and don’t get involved in self-pity.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living

“The first way to balance stress in my life is to get an internal balance of who I am. And I know who I am by knowing whose I am. I am a child of God. I was put on earth not by accident, but for a purpose. I am deeply loved by God. I am accepted by him. He has a plan for my life, and because he put me here, I am significant.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living

“The great evangelist D. L. Moody once said, “The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge, but to change our lives.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living

“The apostle Paul said, “Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Rom. 15:4).”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living

“If you are depressed, the first step toward recovery is to get in shape physically.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living

“Only as you move into the center of God’s will can you discover why you were made.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living

“One reason why Jesus could handle stress is that he knew when to relax.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions

“Jesus looked at these men who had been working hard without relief and said, "You deserve a break today. Let's get some rest. Let's take some time off." So they got into a boat, rowed to the other side of the lake, and went out to the desert to rest.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions

“I am a child of God. I was put on earth not by accident, but for a purpose. I am deeply loved by God. I am accepted by him. He has a plan for my life, and because he put me here, I am significant.”
― Rick Warren, God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions: Principles for Successful Living