Darlene Zschech > Quotes

“Praise is declaration, a victory cry, proclaiming faith to stand firm in the place God has given you. Praise is a proclamation that the enemy's intent to plunder you will not rock you. Praise declares that you will not be moved by the enemy's attempt to snatch you away.”
― Darlene Zschech

“...I long to be known as an extravagant worshiper...that God would discover the song in my heart to be elaborate, overgenerous, and wasteful in my pursuit of Him.”
― Darlene Zschech

“There are no servants in God's family, only sons and daughters, fully adopted through God's gift of grace. Redemption is through faith alone, never by works.”
― Darlene zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“The good news is God is beside you, and even if you aren’t strong enough to prevail, He will do for you what you don’t have the human power to do yourself.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Every one of us needs a teacher. But every one of us also needs to be a teacher. It doesn’t mean we will stand before a large audience or have a classroom we are responsible for. It may be a son and daughter we read Bible stories to in our home. It may be a friend we meet with over coffee to read a passage of Scripture and pray”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Because of the fall of Adam and Eve and the natural sinfulness of the human heart that was passed onto all of us, there are those who will oppose God with all their strength. Paul was one of them. It was on his way to persecute believers in Jesus Christ that Jesus knocked him off his horse, blinded him, and spoke directly to him: “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?” (Acts 9:4). Never, never, never give up on the person in your life who seems most opposed to the gospel.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“What a show Caiaphas put on for his co-conspirators when he tore his clothes. Isn’t it ironic that this supposed defender of the faith broke the law in his fervor? In Leviticus 21:10, the high priest is specifically prohibited from uncovering his head or rending his clothes. But Caiaphas wasn’t really concerned with truth. He had hatched a scheme to rid himself of this prophet who spoke with authority he did not have.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. 1 Peter 4:8, THE MESSAGE”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“When love is our purpose, when love is the goal, when love is our anchor, our lives and actions change to mirror the heart of our great God. When we love God with all our hearts, we trust Him so completely that we want His will in our lives because we know that is absolutely what is best for us. It’s not even a question. We no longer let other gods rule our life. We don’t demand our way and find ourselves on wrong paths. To serve others becomes the greatest joy, not the greatest burden.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“We can still fall into the trap of self-deceit today. It always begins through pride and arrogance, somehow thinking that our ways are superior to God’s ways. In this season when the church celebrates Jesus’ mighty work of redemption, let’s not miss the joy of complete obedience to God’s will and plans for our life.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Who are you thinking about? Who are you thanking God for? Who has needs that you can bring before the Father with joy?”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“In Psalm 68 we are reminded that Yahweh is not an aloof, austere King who stands afar and is unconcerned for the needs of His people. Rather, He daily bears our burdens, providing us a way of escape from enemies and troubles.”
― Darlene zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Do you feel like you are going under? In that moment, look up, don’t lose heart, and hold fast to your faith. Your God will rescue you. Apply Psalm 18 to your life. It’s one of my all-time favorites. God himself hears every cry and will always be there to walk you through any storm.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Nowhere does that moment become more real to me than in worship. That’s when I realize in every fiber of my being that the Maker of heaven and earth has reached down to me, His servant. That’s when I realize how unworthy and powerless I am to experience the magnitude of His sovereignty, power, and might in my own strength. But His grace is abundant toward me, each and every moment.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Even when we feel we should be disqualified from all that Christ offers, grace beckons us back.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“When we love God and His Word, we are able to walk with integrity and a quiet calm that defies everything happening all around us.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“With God beside us every moment of the day, we are safe—even when bad things happen, even when God’s timing is not our timing. He is our refuge.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“God still chooses people today. In fact, God chooses you. Don’t look around. I’m talking directly to you. You are chosen. And the promises He makes to you are very similar to the promises He made to Abraham. He chooses you to step out of your comfort zone and obey Him in order that your life is both blessed and a blessing. I pray today that you will sense the great blessing that God is over your world, and that you would in turn live with your heart and hands open to share His greatness with all.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:3–4, NLT”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“George MacDonald, the nineteenth-century British preacher and author, said, “It is not the cares of today, but the cares of tomorrow, that weigh a man down. For the needs of today we have corresponding strength given. For the morrow we are told to trust. It is not ours yet. It is when tomorrow’s burden is added to the burden of today that the weight is more than a man can bear.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“In life and leadership, you will make mistakes—and those around you will make mistakes as well. None of us are perfect.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“When asked, I always tell worship leaders, “Don’t talk too much.” Too much of anything great takes the greatness of it away. We lead worship by being the first to worship. The pastor will preach the message. If he ever asks us to preach, that will be a great honor and a privilege—and we would do an awesome job—but until that invitation comes, we must stick to leading the worship and doing what we have been asked to do. Be committed to the entire service and not merely your role. If you are only committed to your own responsibilities, and you forget about everything else, then what are you really contributing?”
― Darlene Zschech, Extravagant Worship: Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty Who Was and Is, and Is to Come…

“Are you unhappy? Do you feel lost and lacking in purpose? Focus on the needs of others and serve as Jesus did.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Worship Him in love and obedience, with your whole life.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Are you in conflict with someone? Maybe you feel you’ve done everything you can to make things right. But is there anything else you can do? It would please God so much.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. Psalm 18:16–17, NIV”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“The enemy has always had a great way of trying to keep each of us tied to past sin, weighing us down with sorrow or pain and regret. Feeling heavy under the weight of knowing you made stupid mistakes will, if you allow it, cripple you for life. We have all fallen short. There is no one on earth who has not made mistakes. But walking in the miracle of forgiveness gives God much glory. The”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“Sometimes it takes suffering to reveal to us just how rich we are.”
― Darlene Zschech, Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional

“When we worship Jesus, we declare His kingdom and announce His presence. When we worship, we come by grace through faith, bringing the voice of our hearts before heaven. When we worship, we dispel the darkness and take authority over principalities and powers. When we worship, we exalt Christ and His dominion over every situation and circumstance. When we worship, thanksgiving is our entry point, joy is our strength, and breakthrough is our inheritance. When we worship, demons tremble and angels join in. When we worship, kingdom dominion is established in our lives.”
― Darlene Zschech, Worship Changes Everything: Experiencing God's Presence in Every Moment of Life