Elizabeth George > Quotes

“Something is always better than nothing” no matter how small that “something” is.”
― Elizabeth George, A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage

“Spiritual growth results from self-denial. At times we must give up something good in order to do what God wants. Each person’s special duties determine the discipline and denial that he or she must accept. Without a goal, discipline is nothing but self-punishment. With the goal of pleasing God, our denial seems like nothing compared to the eternal, imperishable reward that will be ours.”
― Elizabeth George, A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage

“indeed”
― Elizabeth George, A Young Woman After God's Own Heart: A Teen's Guide to Friends, Faith, Family, and the Future

“A woman who walks with God honors Him in the way she manages her home.”
― Elizabeth George

“When we accept God’s invitation to commune with Him through prayer, He will transform our hearts and change our lives.”
― Elizabeth George, The Heart of a Woman Who Prays: Drawing Near to the God Who Loves You

“God desires that we develop spiritual muscle so we are strong enough to be His kind of wife.”
― Elizabeth George, A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage

“Harmony is produced in ministry when everyone seeks to be a servant.”
― Elizabeth George, Moments of Grace for a Woman's Heart

“Trials are not meant to defeat you. They are meant to be defeated.”
― Elizabeth George, Finding God's Path Through Your Trials: His Help for Every Difficulty You Face

“When we don't understand, like, or agree with the way life has gone, we are to bow before God and once again confess that we cannot understand His wisdom and knowledge”
― Elizabeth George, Loving God with All Your Mind

“Whatsoever things are true...think on these things.”
― Elizabeth George, Loving God with All Your Mind

“I sit in the driver’s seat concerning most of the structure of my every day, including growing in the Lord. I decide whether the things of the Lord are really that important to me…or not. I decide whether I will make the effort to grow…or not. I decide whether I will schedule in the time it takes to grow, to meet with God regularly, to stop, look, and listen to Him by reading my Bible…or not.”
― Elizabeth George, A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage

“if I am faithfully and regularly acknowledging my sin to God, it’s much easier to apologize to my husband because I’m already in the habit of saying “I’m sorry” to God.”
― Elizabeth George, A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage

“Like a fountain of refreshing water in the dusty, dry desert streets, a heart God fills with His love ministers life and health.”
― Elizabeth George

“There is no better way to live God’s way than to have His Word in your heart and mind.”
― Elizabeth George, A Woman's Guide to Making Right Choices

“The husband leads, loves, and works hard to provide, while the wife follows, loves, helps, and appreciates his efforts.”
― Elizabeth George, A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage

“No matter what you’re facing, embrace life in trust and contentment based on your faith in Jesus.”
― Elizabeth George

“The Bible is the ultimate book of wisdom and advice.”
― Elizabeth George, Prayers to Calm Your Heart: Finding the Path to More Peace and Less Stress

“The act of committing yourself to the Lord daily allows Him to guide you.”
― Elizabeth George, Small Changes for a Better Life Growth and Study Guide: Daily Steps to Living God's Plan for You

“Jesus teaches us to give richly, serve sacrificially, and love unconditionally.”
― Elizabeth George, Moments of Grace for a Woman's Heart

“God’s recipe for a happy marriage, a recipe made up of four basic ingredients: help, submit, respect, and love?”
― Elizabeth George, A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage

“A Christian’s heart for God should be like a teakettle on a flaming stove burner—hot to touch, visibly steaming, and audible.”
― Elizabeth George

“God’s beautiful woman spares no effort to provide the best she can for her beloved family.”
― Elizabeth George, Beautiful in God's Eyes: The Treasures of the Proverbs 31 Woman

“Don’t waste your most important resource—your life.”
― Elizabeth George

“Proverbs 7:11-12—These verses describe, of all things, an adulteress. She is doing the opposite of the wise homemaker who tends to her house and housework. She is “out there,” walking the streets, instead of being at home. “Her feet would not stay at home. At times she was outside, at times in the open square, lurking at every corner.”
― Elizabeth George, A Wife After God's Own Heart

“A woman who focuses on worshiping God will consider carefully how she is dressed, because her heart will dictate her wardrobe and appearance.”
― Elizabeth George

“Prayer is the expression of your heart’s sincere desires poured out to God.”
― Elizabeth George, The Remarkable Women of the Bible: And Their Message for Your Life Today

“To know God’s will is man’s greatest treasure; to do His will is life’s greatest privilege.”
― Elizabeth George, A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage

“Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).”
― Elizabeth George, Finding God's Path Through Your Trials: His Help for Every Difficulty You Face

“A teacher is like the candle, which lights others in consuming itself.”
― Elizabeth George, A Woman After God's Own Heart Growth and Study Guide

“The Difference Prayer Makes"

I got up early one morning
And rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish
That I didn't take time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me,
And heavier came each task;
"Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered.
He answered: "You didn't ask."

I wanted to see joy and beauty --
But the day toiled on, gray and bleak;
I wondered why God didn't show me,
He said, "But you didn't seek."

I tried to come into God's presence,
I used all my keys at the lock;
God gently and lovingly chided:
"My child, you didn't knock."

I woke up early this morning
And paused before entering the day;
I had so much to accomplish
That I had to take time to pray.”
― Elizabeth George