Inspirational Quotes by A.J. Russell

“All sacrifice and suffering is redemptive. It is used to either teach the individual or to help others. Nothing is by chance.”

“The Divine Voice is not always expressed in words. It is made known as a heart-consciousness.”

“God's Rush to Give. January 17 SILENCE. Be silent before Me. Seek to know and then to do My will in all things. Abide in My Love. An atmosphere of loving understanding to all men. This is your part to carry out, and then I surround you with a protective screen that keeps all evil from you. It is fashioned by your own attitude of mind, words, and deeds, towards others. I want to give you all things, good measure, pressed down and running over. Be quick to learn. You know little yet of the Divine Impatience which longs to rush to give. Does one worrying thought enter your mind, one impatient thought? Fight it at once. Love and Trust are the solvents for the worry and cares and frets of a life. Apply them at once. You are channels, and though the channel may not be altogether blocked, fret and impatience and worry corrode, and in time would become beyond your help. Persevere, oh! persevere. Never lose heart. All is well.”

“MAY 26 Claim More "Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." JOHN 16:24”

“God, grant me the courage and strength to pursue Your will in a world where those who believe in You often are ignored, mocked, and ridiculed. Through Your power let me fearlessly face the tides of temptation and tribulation.”

“When man ceased to commune with his God simply and naturally, he took refuge in words—words. Babel resulted. Then God wanted to do away with man from the earth. Rely less on words. Always remember that speech is of the senses. So make it your servant, never your Master.”

“The frets and the worries and the scorn patiently borne mean spiritual Power acquired, operating marvelously.”

“Be still and know that I am God. Only when the soul attains this calm can there be true work done, and mind and soul and body be strong to conquer and to bear.”

“Oh God, open my heart so that I might see You in the world around me. Use my female intuition for Your spiritual ends by helping me sense You and sense those around me that need You.”

“Have you ever thought of the Joy that the patient, gentle, loving obedience of My disciples brings to My heart? I know no Joy such as the Joy I feel at the loving trust of a dear one. The wounds in the Hands and Feet hurt little compared with the wounds in the Heart that are the wounds, not of My enemies, but of My friends.”

“The Name of Jesus is so sweet, I love its music to repeat; It makes my joys full and complete, The precious Name of Jesus! W. C. MARTIN (1864–1914) PRAY: Let me be always aware of Your unceasing presence beside me, Lord. You are not only my Savior but also by dearest, closest, most trustworthy Friend.”

“MAY 6 Sublime Audacity For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. GALATIANS 6:8–9”

“Be not afraid. Fear not. It is to the drowning man the Rescuer comes. To the brave swimmer who can fare well alone He comes not. And no rush of Joy can be like that of a man towards his Rescuer. It is a part of My method to wait till the storm is at its full violence. So did I with My disciples on the Lake. I could have bidden the first angry wave be calm, the first gust of wind be still, but what a lesson unlearned. What a sense of tender nearness of refuge and safety would have been lost.”

“How little man knows and senses My need! My need of Love and Companionship. I came “to draw men unto Me,” and sweet it is to feel hearts drawing near in Love, not for help, as much as for tender comradeship. Many know the need of man; few know the need of Christ.”

“Joy is the daughter of calm.”

“The Way of Praise But You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in You; they trusted, and You delivered them. They cried to You, and were delivered; they trusted in You, and were not ashamed. PSALM 22:3–5 I am teaching you both My Way of removing mountains. The way to remove mountains is the way of Praise. When a trouble comes, think of all you have to be thankful for. Praise, praise, praise. Say "Thank you" all the time. This is the remover of mountains,”

“We share the Father’s property. You have the same right to use and claim as I have. Use your right. A beggar supplicates. A son, a daughter, appropriates.”

“Looking back you will see that every step was planned. Leave all to Me. Each stone in the mosaic fits into the perfect pattern, designed by the Master Artist.”

“MAY 22 Command Your Lord For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father.”

“Arise from the grave of sickness, poverty, doubt, despondency, limitation. "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.”