Susan Anne Mason > Quotes

“Sometimes love catches you off guard.”
― Susan Anne Mason, Irish Meadows

“I'm not opposed to marriage,' she said slowly. 'I believe if God intends me to marry, He'll bring the right man into my life at the appropriate time.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Worthy Heart

“What's important is that God knows the motivation in your heart.”
― Susan Anne Mason, Irish Meadows

“Hope was a funny thing. It kept you dangling by a thread until the last possible moment, even when the odds weren't in your favor.”
― Susan Anne Mason, The Highest of Hopes

“Love would triumph in the end. She's make sure of it.”
― Susan Anne Mason, Irish Meadows

“At last, some of the burden seemed to lift from his shoulders. Now that he'd involved God in his decisions, as he should have all along, a certain clarity cleared the fog of guilt from his mind.”
― Susan Anne Mason, Irish Meadows

“Sometimes we have to hear God's message several different ways before it finally takes root.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Most Noble Heir

“Promise me you'll let go of your anger. Don't blame God for taking me. His will is beyond our understanding, but perfect in its execution. Don't let this shake your faith. ~Nolan's mom to Nolan”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Most Noble Heir

“I hope you also know that your heavenly Father loves you unconditionally and without limit. You are a treasured child of God, most worthy of all goodness that comes into your life. And definitely worthy of a fine man like Nolan. ~Aunt Iris to Hannah”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Most Noble Heir

“You are a child of God, just like everyone else in this world. We all make mistakes, and we are all worthy of redemption.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Haven for Her Heart

“As Reverend Burke told her, love was a gift meant to be freely given, whether it was deserved or not, and without expectation of anything in return.”
― Susan Anne Mason, The Highest of Hopes

“Love should never be viewed as a competition. Love requires compromise and sacrifice. There's no place for ego in a marriage.”
― Susan Anne Mason, The Highest of Hopes

“There's only one parent's love you truly need: your heavenly Father's. And the good news is you don't have to earn it, and you don't have to prove yourself worthy to receive it. You are loved for exactly the person you are, with all your faults and flaws. In His eyes, you are a masterpiece. His own wondrous creation.~page 303”
― Susan Anne Mason, The Highest of Hopes

“A groan of protest rumble through him. He did not deserve her faith, her loyalty.
Yet reflected in her beautiful eyes, he saw the man he wished to be.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Worthy Heart

“You can hide from love and live an empty, joyless existence or you can open your arms wide and embrace it.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Haven for Her Heart

“Tá tú mo chroí go deo.' She smiled at his confused look. 'It means you have my heart forever. Whether you like it or not.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Worthy Heart

“Lord, I don't know how much more I can take. First my mother and now this? What is it you want from me?”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Most Noble Heir

“Drastic measures were needed in order to get this woman out of their lives.”
― Susan Anne Mason, The Highest of Hopes

“candle wax filled the space.”
― Susan Anne Mason, The Best of Intentions

“Really, Lord? How much more agony am I expected to bear?”
― Susan Anne Mason, To Find Her Place

“It's good to let your sadness out. You can't keep your emotions bottled up to fester and infest your soul.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Worthy Heart

“Seconds later, Gil left the mansion, but no matter how fast he walked down the long country lane, he couldn't outdistance his conscience.
His lies followed him home.”
― Susan Anne Mason, Irish Meadows

“Well, the good thing about dreams is that there's no time limit on them. You can always make them happen later, if you really want to.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Feeling of Home

“John set down his fork and shook his head. 'I wish I could say I'm surprised. The unfortunate truth is that you're going to have to deal with society's prejudices. It will take time to prove your trustworthiness and earn back people's respect. Just remember God is with you, no matter how others treat you.'
Simply listening to the man speak in his calm, straightforward manner brought a measure of peace to Adam's soul. It called to mind the wonderful talks they'd shared when John had visited him in prison. His simple acceptance and nonjudgmental attitude had drawn Adam to him and slowly awakened Adam's faith. A faith that was not being tested.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Worthy Heart

“She was coming to learn that the true measure of a person's worth was how they treated a person when circumstances brought them to their lowest point.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Feeling of Home

“Time is the gift God has given us. It gives us perspective. Allows our emotions to settle and tempers to cool.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Haven for Her Heart

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." God wouldn't want you to remain a prisoner of your shame, Olivia. You are His beloved child, forgiven and redeemed. Be brave enough to claim the happiness He has in store for you.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Haven for Her Heart

“Grace had captured his heart. In her eyes, he was clever and capable and never lacking. Not only did she accept him for who he was, she admired him. Was it any wonder he'd fallen in love with her? _pg 217”
― Susan Anne Mason, The Best of Intentions

“The only thing I was to rescue is your soul. Don't let this misfortune define you, Adam. Trust God to help you pick up the pieces and carry on. He won't forsake you.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Worthy Heart

“His stay in the hospital had given him many hours to ponder his future. Almost dying, and almost losing Maggie to that madman, had put things in perspective for him. His shop, the furniture he'd created - they didn't define who he was, didn't measure his worth. His worthiness came from God, from belonging to Him and living a life according to His word. Perhaps Adam had to lose all his material possessions to see what truly mattered.
Loving God, loving his family ... and loving Maggie.”
― Susan Anne Mason, A Worthy Heart