Odd(ly) Enough Quotes

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“Psalm 34:18 says God is near to the brokenhearted. I truly believe it’s because when your heart is broken, so is your connection to all the worldly things that have been clouding your spirit’s vision.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“What the devil doesn’t know is that when he puts you through hell, you take fuel from the fire!”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“Sister, we all come from different places and backgrounds, and we all handle ourselves differently. But something is heavy on my heart. We say we pray for those who feel the most hopeless to be found. But are you rejoicing in the salvation of those you consider beneath you (addicts, thieves, etc.), or are you irritated, maybe even jealous, that God loves them too? That He seeks them as much as He seeks you? Do you realize that maybe the wicked aren’t those so obviously rebelling against good, but those who stand on their pedestal judging from above showing zero love? Ouch.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“You can’t put on a show for the Lord. He sees you. He sees you behind closed doors. He knows your heart, and He loves you as you are.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“when you understand who you truly are in Christ and how much He loves you—when you understand just how valuable you really are to Him—you’ll begin to embrace a lifestyle that requires effort. Believe me, it takes effort to be mentally, spiritually, and physically healthy.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“ADDICTED AMEN I’m drunk, stoned, and stuffed. It’s not enough. It’s not enough. And it never will be. There will never be enough to satisfy me. Because the problem is, I’m not hungry. My soul is thirsty. I’ve had the realization That my spirit suffers from dehydration. Thirsty for love. Thirsty for peace. My flesh won’t set me free. I need You, Lord. I’m starving. There’s only regret after the party. The hole in my heart just gets bigger. Even when he says I’m sorry. I shouldn’t be so careless with my body. I didn’t realize I was worthy. I cry myself to sleep. The absence of her presence cuts so deep. What can I take to escape the grief? It’s not enough. Take it. Take this from me. I’m so sorry. I know You love me. I believe it’s not just a story. I’ll give You the glory. Restore me. Make me new. Let me see myself from Your point of view. Fill me with Your Word. The way, the life, the truth. I’m addicted to You, Lord. Take my chains. Give me fruit. I’m sober. I’m satisfied. I’m full. I’m running to You, Lord. I can’t believe I’m running. It used to be a nur. But now I’m chasing after something. Something I can see. Something I can feel. You brought my pain up to the surface. I had to deal so I could heal. Now it has a purpose. Life is good. Despite the struggles. I can smile in the face of trouble. I got my laughter back. She laughs. I’m without fear when I’m attacked. I keep on moving. Forward motion. You have my full devotion. It doesn’t matter where I’ve been. Value isn’t found in the opinions of men. My worth left marks within your skin. You won’t let me stay hidden. It’s Your love, Lord. I’m addicted, amen.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“I accept that I’m not immune to suffering. I also accept that, despite all those things, I’m loved.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“So He allows hardship, yes, but doesn’t always cause it.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“you will get through it. Yes, you will get through it. Getting through it may not look like you want it to, but you are here. You are still here.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“One of my favorite songs by Hillsong United, “Heaven Knows,”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“I want you to see what God sees in you. You are beautiful. You are strong. You are worthy. You are loved.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“Matthew 11:28 says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” It doesn’t say, “Come to me when you’ve got it all figured out,” or “Come to me once you’ve earned your grace.” It just says, “Come to me.” I know so many who struggle believing that God accepts them as they are. Please remember that the sacrifice He made for you wasn’t because you are so spotless and perfect. If you believe that Jesus died for all the things marking up your clean slate, then you must know you are loved through anything and everything. Aren’t you tired of pretending? Isn’t it exhausting carrying all those bricks around in your back pocket? God’s burden is light—no guilt, no shame. You don’t have to earn His love. You can simply let Him in and hand over your burden. If you struggle with feelings of worthlessness, remember this: if the value of something is reflected by the price paid for it, Jesus gave up His flesh and blood because your life matters. Your soul is loved, and there’s nothing this world or your flesh can do to change that. I can say without a doubt that God loves me and He loves you.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“you—yes, you!—have a strong, capable, courageous spirit. And your realization of that truth is the enemy’s worst nightmare”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“I was an extroverted introvert.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“You can take your dust and trade it for diamonds … to be the shiny spot in a world desperate for sparkle. Or … you can hold on to your darkness, let it take root in your heart, and live a life of mediocrity.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“what you are doing matters.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“Bury my burdens, Lord. I don’t want them anymore.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“Bury my burdens, Lord.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“despite the current state of the world and all the negative current events, you can still have joy. You can still have peace.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“The truth is, we grieve for ourselves. We grieve for the pain we feel living in a world where she isn’t physically present. We want her here. We grieve for what she went through. Even though we know she’s experiencing a level of love and peace she could never know here in the world, and we know we will see her again, it still hurts.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“Overwhelming grief can’t be understood or explained, and everyone processes it differently.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“You are beautiful. You are strong. You are worthy. You are loved.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“Self-love will help you have joy throughout the journey and be at peace.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“The absolute worst year of my life led to a realization that saved my”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“I was not searching for answers or begging for healing. I was just mindlessly sobbing uncontrollably, totally overwhelmed with grief.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“Your life has a purpose so much bigger than you.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“We hide behind religion, rules, and faults of others.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“are you really trying to help, or are you being arrogant?”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In

“make it your mission to lift others up.”
― Carolanne Miljavac, Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In