"Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace.
God is awake."
Victor Hugo
"God brings no woman into the conflicts of life to desert her. Every woman has a Friend in Heaven whose resources are unlimited; and on Him she may call at any hour and find sympathy and assistance."
Bob Sorge
"The uncommon woman understands her capacity for pettiness, selfishness, and a sinful bent that leads her away from the Almighty. But her thoughts don't dwell there. No, despite what she knows about herself, she entrusts herself fully to the One who will shape her into a thing of magnificence."
Susie Larson
This last quote is straight from the author of a great study I am starting called "The Uncommon Woman." I am a total skeptic when it comes to studies for women, I will admit. Too many times have I gone in optimistic, only to be pelted with flowery language and mushy, delicate euphamisms for God (sorry, but we all know it's true). Sure, there is some of that here, too, but she manages to nail female characteristics that harm and hinder to a tee and points us to the Bible. Apparently, it's striking a strong chord because this is exactly where I am at- doubting, frustrated, lonely, seemingly worthless in my faith and unable to fix it myself. I wasn't totally aware of this until I began reading, all innocent-like, and found myself thinking, "Um, TOTALLY" with every paragraph. God is so good, especially when He knows exactly what you need and when you need it.
Thanks, God.
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