Barack Obama Quotes

Don't bother to give God instructions; just report for duty.

I find that doing of the will of God leaves me no time for disputing about His plans.

I cannot follow you Christians; for you try to crawl through your life upon your knees, while I stride through mine on my feet.

In such a state, humility is the virtue of men, and their only defense; to walk humbly with God, never doubting, whatever befall, that His will is good, and that His law is right.

Obedience to the word in humility of mind never confuses.

Start with God - the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.

If God gives you a watch, are you honoring Him more by asking Him what time it is or by simply consulting the watch?

But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to be.

Don’t kneel to me. Kneel only to God and thank Him for your freedom

I often say 'I didn't write the script, but I'm learning to live it out with the best of my ability for the honor of God, with dignity, with grace, with favor, embracing His word.'

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.

There is nothing so small but that we may honor God by asking His guidance of it, or insult Him by taking it into our own hands.

There is a golden thread that runs through every account of faith from the beginning of the world to the present time. Abraham, Noah, the brother of Jared, the Prophet Joseph Smith, and countless others wanted to be obedient to the will of God. They had ears that could hear, eyes that could see, and hearts that could know and feel. They never doubted. They trusted.

O Lord, who art our guide even unto death, grant us, I pray Thee, grace to follow Thee whithersoever Thou goest. In little daily duties to which Thou callest us, bow down our wills to simple obedience.

O Lord, Thou knowest that which is best for us; let this or that be done, as Thou shalt please. Give what Thou wilt, how much Thou wilt, and when Thou wilt. Deal with me as thou thinkest best. Place me where Thou wilt, and deal with me in all things just as Thou wilt. Behold, I am Thy servant, prepared for all things: I desire not to live unto myself, but unto Thee; and oh, that I could do it worthily and perfectly!

Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.

Lion chasers are humble enough to let God call the shots and brave enough to follow where He leads.

And step by step You'll lead me / And I will follow You all of my days.

The one who listens attentively to the Word of God and truly prays, always asks the Lord: what is your will for me?

My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following Your Will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please You does in fact please You. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing.

Dare to look up to God and say, Deal with me in the future as Thou wilt; I am of the same mind as Thou art; I am Thine; I refuse nothing that pleases Thee; lead me where Thou wilt; clothe me in any dress Thou choosest.

True humility is absolute obedience and dependence on God. It puts Him first, others second, and ourselves third in all things.

God clarifies in the midst of obedience, not beforehand.

The way of the gospel is a simple way. Some of the requirements may appear to you as elementary and unnecessary. Do not spurn them. Humble yourselves and walk in obedience. I promise that the results that follow will be marvelous to behold and satisfying to experience.

Hearing the word is the devout receiving of the will of God.