Curtis Bryant

“A SKING FOR WHAT we need or want from God is a foundational principle of our relationship with Him as king and ruler over all. He has made Himself available to hear our request. Matthew 7:7–11 (KJV) makes that clear: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? God’s covenant leaders understood this aspect of mankind’s relationship to God, and they took advantage of it when they came into His presence.”
― John Eckhardt, Prayers that Activate Blessings: Experience the Protection, Power & Favor of God for You & Your Loved Ones

“Does that mean that Christ rejects you or loves you less? Absolutely not. Does it mean that you are not saved if you haven’t been baptized? No. It means that as a believer, you need to be obedient and be scripturally baptized.”
― Charles F. Stanley, Charles Stanley's Handbook for Christian Living: Biblical Answers to Life's Tough Questions

“As wise old Ben Franklin used to say: If you argue and rankle and contradict, you may achieve a victory sometimes; but it will be an empty victory because you will never get your opponent's good will.”
― Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People

“When you say no to something you don’t want to do—something you know doesn’t work for your energy—you’re actually saying yes to yourself. And you deserve that yes more than anyone else. A guilt-and-worry-free yes, I might add. It’s that simple when we choose to look at it that way.”
― Trent Shelton, Protect Your Peace: Nine Unapologetic Principles for Thriving in a Chaotic World