Elizabeth George > Quotes

“The past can't be changed, can it? It can just be forgiven.”
― Elizabeth George

“Gentleness is strength under control. It is the ability to stay calm, no matter what happens.”
― Elizabeth George

“Expectations destroy our peace of mind. They are future disappointments, planned out in advance.”
― Elizabeth George

“When we hold our thoughts up against God's standards of what is true and what is real, we can recognize and, with His help, learn to release many of our negative emotions, damaging thoughts, and destructive attitudes.”
― Elizabeth George

“We are to make a plan for the day, pray over that plan, and then proceed with that plan. When we are willing to regard the unexpected as God's intervention, we can flex with the new plan, recognizing it as God's plan.”
― Elizabeth George

“So why do we worry? Why do we worry about food and clothing About finances and money? About security and the needs of life? We have Jehovah-Rohi! We have the Lord as our caring Shepherd. When fears regarding the cares of this world set in, we need to confidently lean on God's promise to care for us. Then we can declare to God, "Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You" (Psalm 56:3)”
― Elizabeth George, Quiet Confidence for a Woman's Heart: The Power of God's Restoration and Healing

“...when we acknowledge God's supreme role in our life and set our mind on Him, He enables us to be women of hope.”
― Elizabeth George

“Remember to say what you mean, but don't say it meanly.”
― Elizabeth George, A Mom After God's Own Heart: 10 Ways to Love Your Children

“When God is in sharp focus, then life is also undistorted.”
― Elizabeth George

“When we don't understand and don't agree with the way life has gone, we are to bow before God and once again confess that we can't understand His wisdom. In faith, we are to accept His wisdom, His Word, and His workings, trusting in Him and obeying His commands.”
― Elizabeth George

“When you cultivate a godly thought life your soul will shine and you will exhibit the presence of the Lord in you.”
― Elizabeth George, A Woman's High Calling: 10 Essentials for Godly Living

“Your choices and decisions are a reflection of how well you’ve set and followed your priorities.”
― Elizabeth George, A Woman's Daily Walk with God

“Replace worry with prayer. Make the decision to pray whenever you catch yourself worrying.”
― Elizabeth George, Breaking the Worry Habit...Forever!: God’s Plan for Lasting Peace of Mind

“As we come to know God better, we will also find it easier to know, follow, and accept His will for our life.”
― Elizabeth George

“Your attitude toward others, work, and your daily life is a reflection of your attitude toward God.”
― Elizabeth George, A Woman's Daily Walk with God

“God has plans for you and His plans are for good because God Himself is good. He can neither think nor do evil.”
― Elizabeth George

“Work on what is real rather than worry about what is unreal.”
― Elizabeth George, Loving God with All Your Mind

“It's one thing to have a goal, but it's quite another thing to actually accept the challenge, develop a strategy to press for the goal, make the sacrifices, pay the price to move forward, and blessing of blessing, to realize some part of it.”
― Elizabeth George, A Woman After God's Own Heart

“God-confidence comes as the Holy Spirit works in us. As we pray and when we make choices that honor God, the Holy Spirit fills us with His power for ministry. When we are filled with God's goodness, we are confidently and effectively able to share His love and joy. As women of prayer open to the transforming touch of the Holy Spirit, we will find his divine life in us overflowing into the lives of others.”
― Elizabeth George, A Woman After God's Own Heart

“Do you want to be safe from the influence, ways, and lusts of the world and the flesh (I John 2:16)? From the sins which so easily entangles us (Hebrews 12:1)? Then delight in yourself in the Lord, in His provision, in His Word. Faithfully feed on the things that possess true substance and real meaning. When you remember that "all Scripture is given by inspiration by God and is profitable" (2 Timothy 3:16) and partake of such divine substance, then you are fed, you are led and you are safe!”
― Elizabeth George, Quiet Confidence for a Woman's Heart: The Power of God's Restoration and Healing

“A godly woman is beyond average because she keeps her word. She honors her vows. She exhibits great faith. She overcomes great obstacles. And she affects her family, her community, even the world.”
― Elizabeth George, A Woman's Daily Walk with God

“An ordinary woman who makes herself available to an extraordinary God can do amazing things for God.”
― Elizabeth George

“It's hard to criticize someone if you are praying for them.”
― Elizabeth George

“God will help you make the choices that guide you into His path for each stage and age of your life.”
― Elizabeth George, A Woman After God's Own Heart

“God uses the flawed, the failures, and the imperfect to accomplish His perfect will.”
― Elizabeth George

“Your friends are a reflection of you.”
― Elizabeth George

“Perseverance is not a passive submission to circumstances—it is a strong and active response to the difficult events of life.”
― Elizabeth George

“With God’s help, your trial today is leading to your wholeness tomorrow.”
― Elizabeth George, A Woman's Daily Walk with God

“God’s Word is the ultimate beauty treatment for every woman.”
― Elizabeth George

“good, better, best,
never let it rest,
until your good is better,
and your better best.
”
― Elizabeth George, A Young Woman After God's Own Heart: A Teen's Guide to Friends, Faith, Family, and the Future