Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk? Quotes

“Or we can live a life in sharp contrast to that and follow Christ, standing firm in the principles of godliness and wisdom from His Word, and join in on God’s great plan of redeeming the world through the vibrant proclamation of the gospel.”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk?: A Year of Scriptural Meditations

“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. PSALM 1:”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk?: A Year of Scriptural Meditations

“How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.” Otherwise you are boasting about your own pretentious plans, and all such boasting is evil. JAMES 4:14-16”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk?: A Year of Scriptural Meditations

“Philippians”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk?: A Year of Scriptural Meditations

“All Christmas afternoon I had the joy of locating geographical spots my mom would call out . . . Singapore, Latvia, Montreal, New Zealand, the Amazon, Moscow, Delhi. It was more torturous for this thirteen-year-old than three days in a Siberian Gulag. It wasn’t until several years later that the significance of that gift finally dawned on me. Now it’s a powerful metaphor for the all-encompassing vision that God had for the world at Christmas—the mission He would give to me: God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. PHILIPPIANS 2:9-11”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk?: A Year of Scriptural Meditations

“Mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion. Hug someone tightly and whisper, “I love you.” Forgive an enemy. Be gentle and patient with an angry person. Express appreciation. Gladden the heart of a child. Make or bake something for someone else. Anonymously. Listen. Speak kindly to a stranger. Enter another’s sorrow. Smile. Laugh a little. Laugh a little more. Lessen your demands on others. Apologize if you were wrong. Talk together with the television off. Do the dishes for the family. Give a soft answer even though you feel strongly. Encourage an older person. Point out one thing you appreciate about someone.”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk?: A Year of Scriptural Meditations

“While Rome was busy making history, God arrived. He pitched His fleshly tent in silence on straw . . . in a stable . . . under a star. That’s so like”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk?: A Year of Scriptural Meditations

“Appreciated or not, the canvas of nature will go on being painted by the finger of God.”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk?: A Year of Scriptural Meditations

“Don’t stop . . . serving or leading, trusting and waiting, or doing what God has called you to do. He’s right there behind you with His mighty arms around you, whispering, “Keep going.”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk?: A Year of Scriptural Meditations

“If today you are facing some pesky circumstances or a trial that not only won’t go away, but, in fact, is intensifying, meditate on the truth from God’s Word. He is at work in your adversity to stretch and strengthen your faith. At the end of the trial your faith will be fresh and inviting to others . . . like fresh caught cod, grilled to perfection!”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Good Morning, Lord . . . Can We Talk?: A Year of Scriptural Meditations