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Charles Stanley, born on September 25, 1932, is a renowned pastor known for his profound spiritual teachings and extensive audience reach through television, radio, and books.

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“Prayer is an act of faith. Just by praying to God, you are declaring our trust in someone other than yourself. Your faith is increased as you pray and watch how God answers your prayers. God says in Jeremiah 33:3, Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know. God is awesome in power and there is never a time when He is not beside you. He is faithful and holy.”

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“In times of defeat, we never know how close we are to victory. In every event of failure, God has planted a seed of success.”

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“The Bible reveals the Father's overall plan for the world and provides general guidelines for life. But how can we know His specific plans for us? Listening to God is essential to walking with God.”

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“Regardless of the source of our pain, we must accept that God knows, God loves, and God is at work.”

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Book:The Blessings of Brokenness: Why God Allows Us to Go Through Hard Times

Source: The Blessings of Brokenness: Why God Allows Us to Go Through Hard Times

“The time you spend alone with God will transform your character and increase your devotion. Then your integrity and godly behavior in an unbelieving world will make others long to know the Lord.”

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“Since God knows our future, our personalities, and our capacity to listen, He isn't ever going to say more to us than we can deal with at the moment.”

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Book:How to Listen to God

Source: How to Listen to God

“An unschooled man who knows how to meditate upon the Lord has learned far more than the man with the highest education who does not know how to meditate.”

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Book:How to Listen to God

Source: How to Listen to God

“People don't like the idea of consequences. They want to be able to live their life freely and do what they want to do without any consequences. And we know that's just not the way life is.”

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Author:Charles Stanley

“If the Lord says to give more than you think you are able to give, know that He will provide for you. Whether things are sailing smoothly or the bottom has dropped out, He is always trustworthy. You can count on Almighty God to keep His everlasting Word.”

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“God's arrows of affliction are sharp and painful so He can get our attention. He won't let His beloved children get away with sin because He knows it robs us of blessings, opportunities, and even character refinement.”

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“I think a lot of people, even Christians, are willing to be satisfied with gaining lots and lots of biblical knowledge - and many people go to Bible studies and don't realize it isn't enough to know what's right, it's applying the information and the knowledge that you have.”

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“Our problems may stay, our circumstances may remain, but we know God is in control. We are focused on His adequacy, not our inadequacy.”

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“Suffering prepares you by training you to trust God and know that He is always at work in your life.”

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Book:In Step With God: Understanding His Ways and Plans for Your Life

Source: In Step With God: Understanding His Ways and Plans for Your Life

“Discipline is something we despise for the moment.... We all look for a place to run, an excuse with which to stall. No one enjoys it. Yet those of us who have endured it know that the fruit it produces and the pain from which it ultimately spares us makes it worth the agony.”

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Book:How to Handle Adversity

Source: How to Handle Adversity

“I know God can cut it (popularity) off in a minute.”

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Author:Charles Stanley

About the Author

Born: September 25, 1932
Known for: Pastor
Quotes: 169

Books & Sources

How to Listen to GodRelated source material

How to Handle AdversityRelated source material

Charles Stanley's Handbook for Christian Living: Biblical Answers to Life's Tough QuestionsRelated source material

NASB, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, eBookRelated source material

Handle with Prayer: Unwrap the Source of God's Strength for LivingRelated source material

In Step With God: Understanding His Ways and Plans for Your LifeRelated source material

Landmines in the Path of the Believer: Avoiding the Hidden DangersRelated source material

Living the Extraordinary Life: Nine Principles to Discover ItRelated source material

Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment and PurposeRelated source material

Turning the Tide: Real Hope, Real ChangeRelated source material

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