Daughter of Joy Quotes

“Joy ... It's a journey we all embark upon from the first moment we draw breath. We search so avidly for it. We cannot help it; it's inherent in our nature. Yet no matter how hard we strive, our joy can never truly be complete until we find it in the Lord.”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“graced the little girl with what she hoped was her sweetest, most welcoming smile. "Did you sleep well?”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“God always has a reason, Abby. It’s just so hard sometimes for us to accept it.” She smiled sadly. “Fear gets in the way, doesn’t it? Fear of that great unknown, fear that God will require something that we cannot, or don’t want, to do. But we can, Abby. God never asks anything of us that He doesn’t give us sufficient strength to do. And He never, ever asks it unless it’s for our greater good.”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“So much had happened since then. So many obstacles had been”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“I cannot hope to know God’s will until I begin to search … and listen.”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“remotely”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“good Christian, Nelly. What else could I do but forgive him? Though my forgiveness was initially hard to give, I admit”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“Ah, Abby thought, if only they knew and trusted in God’s love! It was all the strength and comfort one could ever need. It was a light to guide one through the darkness. It lent purpose and direction when nothing else seemed to matter.”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“Don’t limit the Lord with your own shallow perceptions of Him, or assign Him a level of compassion equal only to yours …”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“can’t help it! I’ve held my tongue as long as I dare. Please, Abby. Take a bit more time and reconsider.”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“me was somehow tied up in that simple little verse. I clung to it for comfort. I held it close, examining its every facet. Yet as the weeks, months, then years began to pass, I came to realize I would never fully plumb the depths of its meaning—at least not in this life. Its meaning would always”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“A strong gust of wind slammed into”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“Nothing is worth the loss of one's conscience, or the ability to do what is right.”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“Joy … It’s a journey we all embark upon from the first moment we draw breath. We search so avidly for it. We cannot help it; it’s inherent in our nature. Yet no matter how hard we strive, our joy can never truly be complete until we find it in the Lord.”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“The impending snow held off long enough for them to reach”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy

“Beth?”
― Kathleen Morgan, Daughter of Joy