Dorothy Allison Quotes

God allows circumstances to build us up. God has got our back.

I trust God's timing. I'm a very spiritual person, and a lot of times, we want things on our time, and we come up with our own plans of what we want to do with our lives, but God be like, 'Haha, you're funny. That's cute. Anyways, this is what you're going to do,' and I've learned to just sit back.

If you tell God no because He won't explain the reason He wants you to do something, you are actually hindering His blessing. But when you say yes to Him, all of heaven opens to pour out His goodness and reward your obedience. What matters more than material blessings are the things He is teaching us in our spirit.

Let God fling you out (as seed), and do not go until He does. If you select your own spot, you will prove an empty pod. If God sows you, you will bring forth fruit.

You don’t need to seek opportunity. All you have to do is seek God. And if you seek God, opportunity will seek you.

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!

While you're waiting, God's working.

I see my way as birds their trackless way. I shall arrive,- what time, what circuit first, I ask not; but unless God send his hail Or blinding fire-balls, sleet or stifling snow, In some time, his good time, I shall arrive: He guides me and the bird. In his good time.

God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with him.

Do all things without grumbling. Why? You have a sovereign God who is on your side, who works everything together for your good.

My commitment is to strive to lean on the Lord with my whole heart, reading His word daily and earnestly seeking His will in my life.

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.

If God is slow in answering your request, or if you ask but do not promptly receive anything, do not be upset, for you are not wiser than God.

I do believe that God has his hands on me and that he has work for me to do.

Everything is a part of what God's up to in your life, so I think our job is to embrace it. Everything. Embrace it all and consider it God's will for this moment.

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

I believe that a trusting attitude and a patient attitude go hand in hand. You see, when you let go and learn to trust God, it releases joy in your life. And when you trust God, you're able to be more patient. Patience is not just about waiting for something... it's about how you wait, or your attitude while waiting.

I think God always has the best for us.

Every time I start chasing my tail, and I'm trying to control all these elements of my universe, I pray, 'I'm not in control of any of this. I can just do the best I can. Please guide me. Please help me figure how I can move through this in the way You would have me.'

God will open any doors he wants to open, and if He closes doors, that's fine, too.

Life is God's novel. Let him write it.

See the hand of God in all events, and thereby become reconciled to His dispensations.

You never know what God has in his plans for you.

I am not promising that God will give you everything you want. There are times when we want things that God knows would not be good for us.

I walk with the Lord, just trusting day by day and week by week and month by month, what the next season holds and what the best next move for me is.