Katherine

“We're more concerned about our own "victory" over sin than we are about the fact that our sins grieve God's heart.”
― Jerry Bridges, The Pursuit of Holiness

“Every day is important for us because it is a day ordained by God. If we are bored with life there is something wrong with our concept of God and His involvement in our daily lives. Even the most dull and tedious days of our lives are ordained by God and ought to be used by us to glorify Him.”
― Jerry Bridges, Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts

“Lord, I am willing
To receive what You give.
To lack what You withhold.
To relinquish what You take,
To suffer what You inflict,
To be what you require.”
― Gerald Bridges, Transforming Grace: Living Confidently in God's Unfailing Love

“... self-control is not control by oneself through one's own willpower but rather control of oneself through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
― Jerry Bridges, Holiness Day by Day: Transformational Thoughts for Your Spiritual Journey