God Wants To Help Us... He Loves Us... We Are His Children. But He Will Not Force His Help On Us At Any Time. He Sees Us When We Struggle And Fight And Complain Our Way Through Things. And I Believe It Breaks His Heart, When All We Have To Do Is Ask Him For Help.

-Joyce Meyer

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God Wants To Help

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Past

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Wheels

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Be Hopeful At All Times And Walk In Faith, But Above All Seek Love An Walk In It. God Is Love, And When We Walk In Love We Show Him To Those We Come In Contact With.

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Emotional

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What We Need To Understand Is That When Traditions Become Laws, Rules, Obligations And Expectations Others Put On Us That We Don't Want To Fulfill, Then They Lose Real Meaning And Steal The Joy From Our Lives. And If We're Too Religious, We Won't Be Able To Be Led By The Holy Spirit And Enjoy An Intimate Relationship With Him.

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Real

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We Live In A Time-crunched World, And Just About Everything We Do Seems To Be Urgent.

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Is All Anger Sin? No, But Some Of It Is. Even God Himself Has Righteous Anger Against Sin, Injustice, Rebellion And Pettiness.

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Mouths

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Done

Want

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Negative

Way

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Brother And Sister So & So Are Not Your Standard; Jesus Is.

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You're Worth Something Because God Says You're Worth Something-not Because Of What People Think Or Say About You.

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Affirmation

Unity Increases Power.

Unity

Increase

Frustration, Complication And Misery Are Available In Abundance, But So Is God's Grace.

Frustration

Grace

Misery

Many Christians Suffer Because They're Too Busy Seeking Carnal Knowledge Instead Of The Word Of God.

Christian

Suffering

Busy

There Is Nothing As Tragic As Being Alive And Not Enjoying Life... Life Should Be Celebrated!

Witty

Enjoy Life

Alive

Each Time We Act To Improve The Life Of Another Person, We Send Forth A Ripple Of Hope In What Appears To Be A Hopeless Society.

Hopeless

Ripple

Persons

Your Soul Is Your Mind, Your Will And Your Emotions. When The Word Gets Rooted In There And Begins To Change Your Mind, It Begins To Heal Your Emotions And Turn Your Will Away From Self-will And Onto Doing The Will Of God.

Self

Soul

Mind

I Was In A Terrible Mess In My Childhood.

Childhood

Terrible

Mess

The Word Of God Is Active, Energizing, Sharp And Powerful Like A Two-edged Sword.

Powerful

Two

Energizing

I Want To Encourage You To Place Yourself Totally Into God's Hands And Allow Him To Be The Manager Of Your Life.

Wisdom

Hands

Want

You Gotta Learn How To Think Right Before You Can Live Right.

Thinking

Just Because You Go To Church Doesn't Mean You're A Christian. I Can Go Sit In The Garage All Day And It Doesn't Make Me A Car

Christian

Mean

Car

Let's Face It: None Of Us Are Ever Going To Get To The Place In Life Where We Have No More Disappointments. We Can't Expect To Be Sheltered From Every Little Thing. Disappointment Is A Fact Of Life--one That Must Be Dealt With.

Disappointment

Littles

Faces

Faith Is Having A Positive Attitude About What You Can Do And Not Worrying At All About What You Can't Do.

Faith

Christian

Religious

Faith Is Not The Price That Buys God's Blessing, It Is The Hand That Receives His Blessing. The Price Was Paid For Us By Jesus Christ On The Cross

Jesus

Blessing

Hands

Love Listens To The Other Person And Searches For Clues On Ways To Serve, Bless And Lift Up That Person.

Way

Clue

Bless

You See, Rebellion, And The Disobedience It Causes, Keeps Us From Having The Power Of God That's Available To Us As Christians.

Christian

Causes

Rebellion

There Are Two Kinds Of Pain: The Pain Of Change And The Pain Of Never Changing And Remaining The Same.

Pain

Two

Kind

When You Walk In Love, You Give Up Your Right To Be Right.

Giving Up

Love You

Giving

Everybody Wants To Be Loved. God Already Loves You; All You Have To Do Is Believe And Accept It.

Believe

Love You

Want

If Your Inner Life Is Not Producing What You Would Like On The Outside, Don't Be Discouraged... Just Be Willing To Change.

Life Is

Discouraged

Willing To Change

Some Christians Feel Guilty When They Are Doing Something That Isn't 'spiritual.' Somehow Or Another, They Feel The Need To Hurry Through The Grocery Store, Dash Through The House Cleaning, And Rush Through All The Daily Aspects Of Life That Seem Irrelevant To Their Faith.

Christian

Spiritual

House

We Worship God With Our Entire Life - With Every Decision We Make And Everything We Do

Decisions We Make

Decision

Worship

Love And Self-control Are The Bookends Of The Fruit Of The Spirit. Remove One Of Them And The Rest Fall Over

Fall

Self

Fruits Of The Spirit

Sometimes If You Got A Problem Deep Rooted In Your Life, It Takes A Little Bit Of Time To Overcome It In That Area.

Overcoming

Littles

Problem

Grace Is Not The Freedom To Sin; It Is The Power To Live A Holy Life.

Grace

Sin

Holy

The Devil Is A Peace Stealer, And He Works Hard To Set Us Up To Get Upset. But We Can Learn How To Change Our Approach So We Don't Live Upset All Of The Time. And Jesus Gives Us The Best Example To Follow.

Jesus

Hard Work

Giving

Regret Is Distress Over A Desire Unfulfilled Or An Action Performed Or Not Performed.

Regret

Desire

Action

You're So Caught Up In Grumbling, Complaining, And Seeing What's Wrong That You Have No Energy Or Time To Appreciate What's Good.

Appreciate

Energy

Grumbling

Faith Is A Decision We Make About Where We Are Going To Put Our Trust.

Decisions We Make

Decision

The Power Of God Is Available To You Today To Help You Do Whatever You Need To Do And With A Smile On Your Face!

Needs

Today

Faces

Acts 10:38 Says, “see How God Anointed Jesus Of Nazareth Who Went About Doing Good.” He Just Got Up Every Day And Did Good. Everywhere He Went, Even Though He Had A Purpose And He Was Headed Somewhere, He Let Himself Be Interrupted By The Needs Of People. So Often We Study The Steps Of Jesus. Maybe We Need To Study The Stops Of Jesus. The Things That He Stopped For, The Things That Interrupted His Plan, Where He Would Alter His Plan And Help Somebody Here And There.

Jesus

People

Here And There

What Do You Do When Disappointment Comes? When It Weighs On You Like A Rock, You Can Either Let It Press You Down Until You Become Discouraged, Even Devastated, Or You Can Use It As A Stepping-stone To Better Things.

Disappointment

Rocks

Use

When I Read The Bible, I See That We Should Have Victory In Our Life And Be Overcomers, And I Can't Even Control My Temper. I'm Impatient. I'm Hard To Get Along With. I'm Selfish And Self-centered, And I Don't Seem To Have Any Control Over It.

Selfish

Should Have

Victory

Treat Everyone You Meet As If They Have Infinite Value Because In God’s Eyes They Do

God

Christian

Religious

Simplicity Is A Key To Avoiding Complication. Part Of The Definition Of Simplicity Is 'not Complex Or Complicated; Sincere.'

Motivational

Keys

Simplicity

When You Take Time With God And Listen To His Voice, He Renews Your Strength And Enables You To Handle Life.

Life

Strength

God

Today Lord I Am Going To Do My Best With Your Help And For Your Glory. I Realize That There Are Many Different People In The World With A Variety Of Opinions And Expectations. I Will Concentrate On Being A God-pleaser And Not A Self-pleaser Or Man-pleaser. The Rest I Leave In Your Hands Lord. Grant Me Favor With You And With Men And Continue Transforming Me Into The Image Of Your Dear Son. Thank You Lord.

Son

Men

Self

We Suffer Much Agony Because We Try To Get From People What Only God Can Give Us, Which Is A Sense Of Worth And Value. Look To God For What You Need, Not To People.

God

Christian

Religious

Extremely Religious, Legalistic People Have A Criticism Or Judgment About Everyone And Everything. They Just Have A Way Of Bringing People Down With What They Say.

Religious

People

Criticism

When We Complain About Our Current Situation, We Remain In It; When We Praise God In The Midst Of Difficulty, He Raises Us Out Of It.

Complaining

Praise

Midst

Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.

2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.

2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.

2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.

3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.

3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.

3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.

4. Proper Usage of Quotes

4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.

4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.

4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.

5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.

5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.

6. Quotes in Different Contexts

6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.

6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.

6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.

7. Punctuation and Formatting

Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:

Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.

Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.

8. Ethical Considerations

Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes

Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.

Conclusion

Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.

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