Stars Upside Down - a memoir of travel, grief, and an incandescent God Quotes

“have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, ‘My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.’ Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:5-7 & 11”
― Jennie Goutet, A Lady in France

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11”
― Jennie Goutet, A Lady in France

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9”
― Jennie Goutet, A Lady in France

“After everything that I had been granted, I fell into a period of resentment as I realized that my life was not my own anymore, to do whatever I wanted.”
― Jennie Goutet, A Lady in France

“Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly! In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper. Your eyes will see strange sights and your mind imagine confusing things. You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of the rigging. ‘They hit me’ you will say ‘but I’m not hurt! They beat me, but I don’t feel it! When will I wake up so I can find another drink?’” Proverbs 23:31-35”
― Jennie Goutet, A Lady in France

“And last, but not least, I had to abandon my autonomy in favor of obedience to God. That lesson was the hardest learned.”
― Jennie Goutet, A Lady in France