Michaela

“The true understanding of our own depravity isn’t a punishment—it’s an opportunity to understand the value of the gift.”
― Angie Smith, Chasing God

“...what I mean is that we simply may not have the same meaning as God for the word 'failure.' To me, failure means it doesn't turn out the way I wanted it to. To God, it means I didn't pick up the brush.”
― Angie Smith, What Women Fear: Walking in Faith that Transforms

“Hagar sat in full anticipation of her son’s death, and instead of looking to what God had given her, she surrendered to the fear. Is it possible that the well is right beside you but you haven’t seen it because your head is hung in grief? Are you so focused on what you think is missing that you don’t see what is present? Maybe you need to ask the Lord to illuminate what it is He wants you to see. It’s possible that what you have seen as the end of the road is actually an opportunity to open your eyes and see something you haven’t.”
― Angie Smith, What Women Fear: Walking in Faith that Transforms

“all the while He is just waiting for the time that is right. He hasn’t forgotten, nor has He abandoned us.”
― Angie Smith, I Will Carry You: The Sacred Dance of Grief and Joy