Layla M. Gatlin > Quotes

“Those who do not believe scripture cannot understand scripture and therefore are not qualified to try to explain scripture.”
― Layla M. Gatlin

“If Jesus, our Savior, could serve so selflessly and graciously without complaining or grumbling, then why can't we?”
― Layla M. Gatlin, When He Speaks

“God is a just God. He wouldn't command us to do something if it wasn't possible for us to do it.”
― Layla M. Gatlin, When He Speaks

“We will never be on the same page if we aren't starting in the same book.”
― Layla M. Gatlin

“He (God) is going to make a way, be willing to walk it.”
― Layla M. Gatlin , When He Speaks

“I would rather have my soul uplifted than my flesh entertained.”
― Layla M. Gatlin

“Worry is a tool the devil uses to distract you from your relationship with God and keep you from growing spiritually.”
― Layla M. Gatlin, When He Speaks

“Sometimes when we reach rock bottom that's exactly where we need to be. Why? Because that's usually when we finally surrender control of our situations to God.”
― Layla M. Gatlin, When He Speaks

“Remember, in any situation no matter what has been said or done, your spouse is not your enemy.”
― Layla M. Gatlin, Answers We Seek: A Marriage Devotional for Christian Wives

“Free will may be the cause of evil but it's not an excuse for it.”
― Layla M. Gatlin

“I'd rather live in love than in fear.”
― Layla M. Gatlin

“I've found that neither spouse is 100% innocent during a fight. There is always something we can apologize for...”
― Layla M. Gatlin, Answers We Seek: A Marriage Devotional for Christian Wives

“Help people. Trust people. Love people. And let God get the vengeance if they abuse it.”
― Layla M. Gatlin

“A lot of times we claim we are listening but really we are preparing.”
― Layla M. Gatlin, Answers We Seek: A Marriage Devotional for Christian Wives

“Experience doesn't trump scripture. And neither does a lack of experience.”
― Layla M. Gatlin

“We cannot say we are against evil but make exceptions for it in some circumstances.
The bible when listing sins only listed one sin with an allowance and that was divorce.
No other sin in the bible had an "unless" or "except in the case of" after it.
Why do we think we can make exceptions for sin if God doesn't?”
― Layla M. Gatlin

“Our vows are made before God and are promises not only to our husbands but also to God.”
― Layla M. Gatlin, Answers We Seek: A Marriage Devotional for Christian Wives

“Evil is evil. And to remain silent in the face of evil is to partake in it.”
― Layla M. Gatlin

“To me, the fact that Jesus taught us to "turn the other cheek" yet still flipped tables, proves that while we should pick our battles carefully, some are still worth fighting.”
― Layla M. Gatlin

“Don't try to force open a door He (God) has shut because he shut it for a good reason.”
― Layla M. Gatlin, When He Speaks