Jerry Bridges Quotes

God will finish what He authors, but He is not obligated to finish what He has not authored.

They babble and talk absurdly who, in the place of God's providence, substitute bare permission - as if God sat in a watchtower awaiting chance events , and his judgments thus depended upon human will.

God is never at a loss because He cannot find someone to cooperate with Him in carrying out His plan. He so moves in the hearts of people - either Christians or non Christians, it makes no difference - that they willingly, of their own free will carry out His plans.

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!

The unceasing activity of the Creator whereby, in overflowing bounty and goodwill, He upholds His creatures in ordered existence, guides and governs all events, circumstances, and free acts of angels and men, and directs everything to its appointed goal, for His own glory.

All God makes is good. Can it be that that which seems to oppose the will of God actually is used of Him to accomplish the will of God?

When a book leaves your hands, it belongs to God. He may use it to save a few souls or to try a few others, but I think that for the writer to worry is to take over God's business.

So though there are many things I would have done differently, I submit to God's sovereignty and His purpose in my life and I thank Him that He brought me the way He brought me and gave me what He gave me when He thought I could handle it.

Actions yield result by the ordinance of God as He wills.

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

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

Through the humbling dispensations of Divine Providence, men are sometimes fitted for his service.

l know there is a God, and that He hates injustice and slavery. I see the storm coming, and I know that His hand is in it. If he has a place and work for me—and I think He has—I believe I am ready.

God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid.

Without doubt, God is the universal moving force, but each being is moved according to the nature that God has given it.

I believe with all my heart that God is not done with America yet.

I'm not a pessimist. I do believe that in some way we don't understand, God has a hand in things and it will all work out for America. Our money says In God We Trust. And we are the best country, aren't we?

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 in God. I believe that He's real and I believe He has control over a lot of things and I think throughout history there has been a lot of countries that have turned their back on Him and the result is not great.

You have faith in God, and know he has a plan for me.

God has a plan for every individual. We must only strive to achieve what we have to. He takes care of the rest.

I put everything in the hands of God. He takes care of us and helps us. If he wants me to play in the World Cup, he'll protect me.

God is the ruler of history. His times are well chosen The Roman Empire was an instrument in his hand. And so are the nations of the modern world.

Sometimes God makes use of instruments for good to His people, who designed nothing but evil and mischief to them. Thus Joseph's brethren were instrumental to his advancement in that very thing in which they designed his ruin (Gen. 50:20).

He who bridles the fury of the billows knows also to put a stop to the secret plans of the wicked. Submitting with respect to His holy will, I fear God, and have no other fear.