Flannery O'Connor Quotes

God answers prayers, but he doesn't always answer it your way.

I never search for a reason why - I have faith in the Lord's purpose.

The power that religion has is that you think nothing is random: If there's a tragedy in my life, that's God testing me or sending me a message.

God may not be there when you want him but he is always on time.

Just take one step at a time, trusting that God still has a plan for you, and He will make the best out of your situation.

I believe God gives you the grace to do what you need to do.

God never made His work for man to mend.

You think you're in control, and you're trying to get that square peg in that round hole. You're frustrated, and you realize that you're not in control of everything. You need to just step back and let God.

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

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.

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

Ah, I am thinking people put more in their prayers than was ever put in them by God.

I do know this: God does answer your prayers, but it's not always in the way you expect. God knows what's best for us, though, so there's no need to worry when things don't go how we originally wanted them to go.

The Bible says that all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose. I believe that. Because I've seen it all work.

God is using people to accomplish His work, of saving souls, but we have to remember that it is not us doing the work. It's God using our vessel.

What God chooses for us children of men is always the best.

I don't worry about being in a hurry any more, because my faith in God will always deliver me on time.

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.

Don't seek opportunity. Seek God and opportunity will seek you.

I think God has chosen to use this as a tool.

I know that for me I have to get out of the way and let God take control.

Faith is my foundation because you work on a faith basis that you believe God has his hand on you.

The efficiency of God may be understood as either creation or providence.

We do not pray to God to instruct Him as to what He should do; neither for a moment must we presume to dictate the method of the divine working.