James MacDonald Quotes

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It's not unlikely that God would lie—that would be a matter of probability. It is impossible for God to lie.

James MacDonald
Only when we have done all we knew to do can we wait by faith for God to do what only He can do.

James MacDonald
You'll face overwhelming odds; you'll be incredibly outnumbered. Fear would be your natural inclination. But keep in mind, God is with you.

James MacDonald
[God's] purposes are always accomplished. His enemies are always defeated. His faithful followers are always rewarded. His Son's throne will be established forever.

James MacDonald
When you come to the place where you can't do anything else, you must stand still and believe… When you can't do anything, let God do it all.

James MacDonald
Doubt is a lack of confidence or assurance that God will keep his promises. Faith is an active confidence that God's promises are always true.

James MacDonald
We all know the disappointments that come when we base anticipation on what we and other humans can deliver. God will never have a problem delivering!

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If He wasn't going to use that hard thing for your good, it wouldn't have happened. He had to sign off on every single thing that touches your life.

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This fight is not going to be over in 10 minutes or 10 weeks; there's no quick solution. If you think it's taking too long, remember, God is with you.

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At this moment, God is watching your life and at some point in this trial, He will say enough. You don't need to falter.

James MacDonald
When you say, I don't know exactly what God is doing, but I know he's in control—that's evidence you're trusting Him.

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The Christian way is a life of faith. In order to hold on to the promises of God, you've got to believe them and live by them.

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What kind of future is in God's plan? A good one to which you can look forward. That's why you can hope.

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Fear is the contradiction of faith. Faith says, Whatever it is, it'll be okay because of God.

James MacDonald
Even if God could lie, He would have no motivation. He can gain nothing by lying. Everything He wants to have happen happens.

James MacDonald
Trust means you anchor your heart in the reality of God's awareness of your situation.

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I experience transcendence when something infinite reminds me I am finite.

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Repentance is the key that unlocks the door to all that God has for us, but it is not easy.

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The core of humanity's sin problem is not a horizontal behavior to be corrected but a Vertical relationship to be restored.

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Faith sees the opportunity; doubt sees the obstacles. What you see is what you get!

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I want to be a part of the grand plan. Being on board with God's objectives means I understand that this is not about me.

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The antidote for fear is the promise of God's presence. God is with you. For He has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.' (Heb 13:5)

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You might not think it now, but if you're one of God's children, you're going to figure it out by the end of your life—God is good.

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By your grace, I will not despair. I believe that I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

James MacDonald
Our prayer must be, Father, I'm waiting for You because I know You are good in what You do and in when you do it.

James MacDonald