Things Pondered Quotes

“We long to find someone who has been where we've been, who shares our fragile places, who sees our sunsets with the same shades of blue. Soul mates. They somehow validate the depth of our experiences.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“She learned to catch a moment in her hand before it flew away and hold it tightly while she had the chance.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“Agape is an obedient response of availability to God, not a feeling. But, although it is not a feeling, its ultimate end is a feeling.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“Fresh Prints We're inundated with the news That all is at unrest. We've not a clue What this world's coming to, Just thank the Lord we're blessed. Beloved, this very day You thought you'd never live to see Is just the one God preordained And chose for you and me. We're not called to shake our heads And utter “what a pity.” We're called as candles on a hill And towers in the city. We can draw far more to Christ than tracts Or fancy steeples We are proof in breathing flesh— God moves among His people! Please understand, this race you run Is not just for your prize. Grab young hands, courageous band, Run for their very lives! For us, we must live for today, For them, live for tomorrow. Redeem the time for many blind For there is none to borrow! The prints of history's heroes Will soon fade into the dust, If there will be fresh prints, my friend, It is up to us. Footprints that walk the talk that says, “I'll go where You will lead!” Kneeprints that bridge the gap And make the hedge to intercede. God, kick us off our cushioned seats Don't let us turn our heads! Let's cease to hide behind the cross And carry it instead! You beckon us, “My warriors, The time has come, ARISE! Draw your swords, fight the fight, Sound the battle cry.” “Where are My few who dare to say, ‘Come follow Him with me?’ Would you lay down your own dear life So that My Son they'll see?” “Consider, Child, carefully— Am I quite worth the cost? To surrender hearts to holiness And count all gains but loss?” “I call you from your comfort zone, Dare you be one of few? If you'll not leave fresh prints, My child, Then I must ask you, who?” If you'll not lead the way, My child, Then look around you, Who?”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“Dear Bride to Be Come to me, Dear Bride to be, And kneel before My Throne And I will share My heart with you And make your house a home. Listen well, lean closely There are secrets at My feet— The marriage you will soon begin This Bridegroom will complete. The man with whom you'll journey Is your wedding gift from me To teach you things beyond this world… A precious mystery. Bearing all these things in mind You'll never lack for wealth For through your union I will choose To teach you of Myself. Let him hold you tightly And keep you safe from harm Until I'll one day hold you In My everlasting arms. Let him wipe your tears away And trust him with your pain Until I wipe them all away And Heaven is your gain. Pray to love his tender touch And want his gentle kiss I grant you both my blessing And ask you not to miss The reason why I've chosen For two halves to become one— That you might see the Bride of Christ, Sweet Daughter and Dear Son. So make his home a refuge He's to love you as I do Until your mansion is complete... A place prepared for you. And if I should choose to leave you here When I have called him home Trust I'll be your husband near... You'll never be alone.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“God alone created marriage. Adam slept through the entire ceremony. Eve came in late. It seems to me men are still sleeping through marriage, and women are still coming to their senses a little too late. God alone performed that ceremony, and He alone can hold it together.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“There's nothing you can do God's business is adoption, Child, And He has chosen you.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“Marriage is sacred. It was created to be the wedding portrait of Christ and His Bride hung over the blazing fireplace of judgment. A match made in Heaven, a contract signed in blood.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 CORINTHIANS 10:31 Let's face it. None of us can do a thousand things to the glory of God. And in our vain attempt we stand the risk of forfeiting a precious thing—EXCELLENCE. Oh, that we might discern the will of God, surrender to His calling, resign the masses of activities, and sell out to do a few things well. What a legacy that would be for our children.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“Draw me near Your presence, Lord, disclose Yourself to me.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“After my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. I myself will see him with my own eyes...[on] a white horse whose rider is called Faithful and True….How my heart yearns within me!” JOB 19:26-27; REVELATION 19:11; JOB 19:27”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“No doubt, God has placed you in the position to love the unlovely, whether or not you've been obedient to that command. In fact, I think that we can surmise that anyone among us who is not struggling with loving someone isn't getting out enough! It's one of His priority agendas. He wants to use us to love with a supernatural supply someone we never could love otherwise. No believer can avoid this crucial high calling. Agape is an obedient response of availability to God, not a feeling. But, although it is not a feeling, its ultimate end is a feeling. You'll never respond to God with the mind of Christ that you do not finally end up with the heart of Christ. It's nothing less than supernatural. A pure, unadulterated miracle. See it for yourself—“Love never fails” (1 Cor. 13:8).”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“I've since arrived at the conclusion that God often makes children who are going to be extra work extra cute.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“Marriage is sacred. It was created to be the wedding portrait of Christ and His Bride hung over the blazing fireplace of judgment. A match made in Heaven, a contract signed in blood. In the bond of marriage, we are to stand at the altar of Sacrifice or we're not to stand at all.”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman

“Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” LUKE 2:19”
― Beth Moore, Things Pondered: From the Heart of a Lesser Woman