Philip Yancey Quotes

The Bible tells us that God will meet all our needs. He feeds the birds of the air and clothes the grass with the splendor of lilies. How much more, then, will He care for us, who are made in His image? Our only concern is to obey the heavenly Father and leave the consequences to Him.

Twasn't me, 'twas the Lord! I always told Him, 'I trust to you. I don't know where to go or what to do, but I expect You to lead me,' an' He always did.

I know God's voice. I've seen God's hand. If the Lord is my helper, why should I be afraid?

Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.

I am not afraid of anything. God will take care of everything.

I believe that the Lord is going to take care of me. I know His will is the only way that can judge me or put me in my place.

I believe that God will provide in his own way.

God leads us. God will do the right thing at the right time. And what a difference that makes.

God is weaving His tapestry according to his own grand design. All flesh is in His hands. We have no need to fear. We have no need to worry. Our imperative need is to be found doing our duty.

God is pleased continually to vary His mode of dealing with us, in order that we may not be tempted to trust in donors, or in circumstances, but in Him alone, and to keep our eye fixed upon Him.

There are no 'if's' in God's world. And no places that are safer than other places. The center of His will is our only safety - let us pray that we may always know it!

Trust God to take care of you in all circumstances. Do you realize what the enemy will lose if you surrender and trust God?

God knows better than we do what we need.

Simply wait upon Him. So doing, we shall be directed, supplied, protected, corrected, and rewarded.

When he says we’re forgiven, let’s unload the guilt. When he says we’re valuable, let’s believe him. . . . When he says we’re provided for, let’s stop worrying. God’s efforts are strongest when our efforts are useless

Free your mind from all that troubles you; God will take care of things. You will be unable to make haste in this (choice) without, so to speak, grieving the heart of God, because he sees that you do not honor him sufficiently with holy trust. Trust in him, I beg you, and you will have the fulfillment of what your heart desires.

O God, we praise Thee for keeping us till this day, and for the full assurance that Thou wilt never let us go.

You had to feel the swell change. You had to go with the change. He told me that. No eye is on the sparrow but he did tell me that.

There has been a most Providential Guidance which the want of prudence, vigilance, or judgement has not impeded, and it is here that we can most clearly see the designs of God.

God has never disappointed me.

It's an exciting life. I don't know where God is leading us. I just know that He opens doors and He closes the doors, and it is always the best for us.

Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.

I know for certain that God does not make mistakes, but he does make miracles. I am one. You are, too.

The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God's plan seems like it doesn't make any sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us.