Thoughts By Charles Stanley

2022-08-13

Overcoming the Barrier of Inadequacy

It's really a matter of faith. God would never ask you to do something without empowering you to accomplish it. This doesn't necessarily mean you will do it perfectly, but each step of obedience is a victory. The alternative is to play it safe, but then you'll miss out on God's best for your life.

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2022-08-04

Our Way or God’s Way

In tough situations, rely on God’s logic and strength. God’s way is best!

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2022-07-29

Growth through Suffering

When we focus on God, we are in a better position to grow in maturity and godliness. When our suffering persists, the Lord may also have other purposes in mind:

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2022-07-26

Crying Out to God

Crying Out to God: When a crisis comes, cry out to our almighty God, but be sure you do so with a righteous heart. Then He will hear and answer—either fulfilling your hoped-for request or providing a different solution.

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2022-07-11

Praying in a Crisis

We’re often so absorbed in our own life that we fail to see the crises others are facing.

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2022-06-29

Learning to Forgive

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Mathew 11:28)

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2022-06-27

Life’s Passing Storms

Where is God? Why has this happened? Was it something I did? Did God cause it, and if so, why?

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2022-06-22

Our Father’s Unconditional Love

What peace there is for Christians in the Almighty’s unfailing, unconditional care! Ask Him to help you start to grasp how great His love is.

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2022-06-11

The Blessing of Inadequacy

Our insufficiency drives us to God. When we realize a situation is bigger than we can handle, we're quick to open the Bible and diligently pray for guidance and power.

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2022-06-05

When We Feel Burned Out

Burn Out. What emotions come to mind when you hear the words burden and burnout? These terms make us sigh, don’t they?

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2022-06-02

Overcoming Obstacles

The Lord has a beautiful plan for each believer’s life. But to thwart God’s purposes, Satan sprinkles obstacles in our path.

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2022-05-27

Jesus Identifies With Our Needs

Whatever your needs may be, you can follow Christ’s example and experience the Father’s provision.

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2022-05-14

The Source of Our Adversity

When we experience hardships, we usually wonder why God allows these painful situations to come our way. It just doesn't seem to fit with His role as our loving heavenly Father. We struggle to...

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2022-04-28

Healing for Our Hurts

Unhealed hurts can lead to various symptoms, such as feelings of inferiority, fear of failure or criticism, and oversensitivity.

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2022-04-22

Is God in Every Circumstance?

Although we can’t always grasp what God is doing in our circumstances, we can rely on His promise to work all things together for good to those who belong to Him

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2022-04-07

Our Heavenly Father’s Unconditional Love

Every single moment, whether awake or asleep, we all live under the canopy of the Lord's wondrous, absolute love for us.

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2022-03-30

Winning the Struggle with Doubt

There are many situations that may cause our faith to waver. We have an enemy who reminds us of past mistakes and times when our prayers appeared to go unanswered.

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2022-03-13

Victory over Unforgiveness

Forgiveness is an act of the will more than an act of the heart. Often people don't feel like being merciful to someone who has wronged them. But a resentful spirit grows into a terrible burden. The Lord knows that forgiveness is best, even when it is difficult.

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2022-02-10

Building Lasting Friendships

How many friends do you have? And I don’t mean the people you connect with on social media—I’m talking about the few who really know you and stick with you through thick and thin. Such mutual friendships are rare today.

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2022-01-30

The Key to Enduring Hardship

Turning to the Lord will not necessarily bring an end to the hardship, but He will help us see that we are exactly where He wants us. He has a reason for the discomfort and desires that we grow in Christ through it. Whatever the situation, the safest place in the world is the center of His will.

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2022-01-25

God’s Plan for Our Life

The Lord’s priority is our spiritual development. When we obey what His Word reveals to be His will, He’ll sovereignly direct our path in every other matter.

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2022-01-21

Acquiring Spiritual Discernment

From Genesis to Revelation, God is revealing His thoughts, principles, and wisdom so we can live accordingly in any situation.

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2022-01-11

Turning From Discouragement

Instead, may we all become victorious over despair and disappointment by trusting in and depending on Him.

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2021-12-28

Hunger and Thirst for God

Are you feeling empty from trying to satisfy your soul with something other than the Lord? Come to Him with all your heart, and discover the fullness He offers.

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