Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encoura... A source page for quotes linked to Kristen Wetherell. 0 quotes
“God’s words are purposeful, nourishing, and invaluable. They are worth trusting, for God’s words come from God’s heart. We cling to them because God is the only trustworthy, unchanging rock upon which we can stand. And so we keep coming to God’s word, and we keep clinging to the promises we find there (p. 101).” BibleScriptureGods Word Book:Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word Source: Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word
“Do we recognize our helplessness, that even our very desires need to be changed by the Spirit’s transforming grace? Or do we approach Scripture pridefully, thinking we’ve “got this,” attempting to impress God, others, and even ourselves by our obedience? (p. 39).” BibleDevotions Book:Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word Source: Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word
“For too many years, this was the way I approached Scripture, because I didn’t understand my neediness. I thought that by opening my Bible I was seeking something good and right to do, rather than primarily seeking someone to love (p. 39).” BibleScriptureBible ReadingQuiet Time Book:Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word Source: Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word
“There is no magic bullet here, only a constant dependence on God’s supernatural help as we put ourselves in the position to receive from him (p. 53).” BibleBible ReadingQuiet TimeDevotions Book:Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word Source: Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word
“Right there is the blessing of true Godward hunger: the more of God we come to know, the more of God we want to know. This doesn’t mean perfection, for all our yearnings in this life will be incomplete until we see Jesus; but it does mean we have endless potential to grow, as we seek more of God and receive the fullness of joy that only he can give (Ps. 16: 11)” (pp. 25-26).” Hunger For GodHunger For Truth Book:Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word Source: Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word