Julie Lessman > Quotes

“Trust is not an obsession, it's an extension of love. When we truly love someone, we give them our heart to hold in their hands. And when that love is returned, that very trust is balm to our souls.”
― Julie Lessman

“Pray that God is the most important thing in your life, so much so that hurting him wold hurt you. When that happens, and your choices line up with his, it produces an amazing ripple effect of blessings--in your life, that of your family, and for the man you eventually marry.”
― Julie Lessman, A Passion Denied

“He's waiting to love you like you've never been loved before.”
― Julie Lessman, A Hope Undaunted

“Forgiveness is really just another word for freedom.”
― Julie Lessman

“No one escapes being hurt in this life, because unfortunately, we live in a fallen world. But please believe me when I say there's a great gift in pain.”
― Julie Lessman, A Heart Revealed

“I was young once, you know. Truth be told, I still am. Now, if I can convince my mirror.”
― Julie Lessman, A Heart Revealed

“You can. It's not a matter of feeling it, it's a matter of doing it - making the decision to bend that iron will of yours in God's direction so that He can hear your prayers and unleash blessings.”
― Julie Lessman, A Hope Undaunted

“I'm not sure what God has in store for you but I do know one thing - it will be good. I've learned He doesn't skimp with those who have a heart for Him. After all, His Word says He honors those who honor Him.”
― Julie Lessman, A Heart Revealed

“But the irony is that unless God's in the center of it, you can get singed pretty badly. ”
― Julie Lessman, A Passion Denied

“I've barely ever thought about Him. ... That doesn't mean he hasn't thought about you. You own a piece of God's heart, like a piece of puzzle that's missing. A piece nobody else can fill.”
― Julie Lessman, A Hope Undaunted

“The moon hung heavy over the lake like an overripe orange, trickling its golden stream of light across inky depths.”
― Julie Lessman, A Passion Denied

“We can’t live in fear of what each day may bring and we can’t let fear stop us from doing the right thing.”
― Julie Lessman, Dare to Love Again

“She hadn’t wanted this and yet deep down inside, she knew that she did, and that was what scared her more than anything.”
― Julie Lessman, A Light in the Window

“I think of life as very much like a game. The one who created it gave us the rules by which it is to be played, rules designed to help us win, rules to help us be happy. The problem is many times we choose to play by our own rules, and then we’re at a loss to understand why we never win.”
― Julie Lessman, A Passion Most Pure

“Oh, and about your dream?' [...] 'Trust me—it’s safer in His hands than yours.”
― Julie Lessman, Surprised by Love

“You own a piece of God's heart...like a piece of a puzzle that's missing. A piece nobody else can fill.”
― Julie Lessman, A Hope Undaunted

“[T]welve year old Libby O'Shea coasted on a homemade swing, toes touching a blinding-blue heaven dolloped with clouds.”
― Julie Lessman, A Passion Denied

“Peace ... He should market it! ... He does every day. Through grateful pieces of the puzzle like you and me.”
― Julie Lessman, A Hope Undaunted

“Because, my dear, God is love. Not just maternal or fraternal love but romantic love as well. Song of Solomon was written to show what the love between a husband and a wife should be, but it was also written to emulate the depth of feeling and love God has for each of us. As intense and wonderful as this young man’s kiss made you feel, more so is the passion and love God has for you. No, your feelings aren’t wrong, but perhaps the timing is.”
― Julie Lessman, A Passion Most Pure

“For years he had possessed her dreams, but she'd been the master of those dreams. Now, he possessed her memory, and there was nothing she could do about it.”
― Julie Lessman, A Passion Most Pure

“She sighed. "I don't know, Father, how do you get over someone who's held your heart in their hands for so long? And what do you do when they constantly turn your love away, leaving you battered and bruised?" A sob broke free from her throat to pierce the darkness.

His arm stiffened, paralyzed over her shoulder.

Marcy's voice rose, quiet and strong, to counter her daughter's pain. "You run to the arms of the Almighty, Lizzie. 'Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.' That's the only place our hearts are safe, the only place they can heal.”
― Julie Lessman, A Passion Denied

“For once I've met a girl whose beauty on the inside is so powerful and deep, the surface beauty is almost secondary”
― Julie Lessman, Surprised by Love

“The man she loved was no more than a mirage - his image ever-present and haunting, but as empty and out of reach as the love she'd hoped to have.”
― Julie Lessman, A Hope Undaunted

“Trust is not an obsession, darling, it's an extension of love. When we truly love someone, we give them our heart to hold in their hands. And when that love is returned, that very trust is balm to our souls.”
― Julie Lessman, A Passion Redeemed

“And that is that no matter how much joy or pain we have in this world - and I have experienced both - nothing satisfies the human heart like the love of God.”
― Julie Lessman, A Heart Revealed

“... forgiveness is really just another word for freedom.”
― Julie Lessman, A Heart Revealed

“I love you, Bram,” she’d said, just like she’d said a million times before. Only this time, the declaration came from the lips of a woman, unnerving him all the more. “I love you too, Meg,” he whispered, the words rising in the air like the steam drifting skyward, as out of reach as his dreams to always be there for one lost little girl. He exhaled a silent sigh. “More than you’ll ever know.”
― Julie Lessman, Surprised by Love

“I mean that I discovered there's a difference between acceptance and reignation - one is positive, the other is negative. Acceptance opens the door of hope wide, while resignation slams it shut. One says God is good and loves us, and the other says He is harsh and doesn't care. Abraham chose to 'accept' God's will, knowing full well that God loved him and not only wanted the best for him, but knew exactly what that 'best' would be. Neither is easy when it means relinquishing the desires of our heart, but 'acceptance' promises that God will bless our obedience with a greater good. 'Resignation,' however, can sever our relationship with God, which leaves us on our own, resulting in darkness and despair.”
― Julie Lessman, Surprised by Love

“Yes, I mean pray. As believers, it's the single most important tool we have outside of God's grace.”
― Julie Lessman, Surprised by Love

“You are the love of my life, Caitlyn McClare, and all I can say is thank You, sweet God in heaven . . .”
― Julie Lessman, Surprised by Love