Top 152 Quotes & Sayings by Monica Johnson - Page 2

The words 'success' and 'single' do go together, especially in Christ.

Men and women have defined roles, and it's the responsibility of a parent to make sure they know which way to go; otherwise, a child would feed themselves with their feet without the correct guidance.

It's a shame that so many people are so intimidated and bothered by Tim Tebow's stance as a Christian. He's not bothering anybody. He's simply being who He is and giving all glory to His Lord.

Singles have goals, responsibilities, deadlines, events, and friends that occupy their time, as well they should. Nonetheless, before any goals are achieved, responsibilities are fulfilled, deadlines are met, events are attended or friends are visited, God's purpose should be accomplished.

People tend to say Christians are always judging, but the word of God convicts Christians and urges them to obey God's commands.

Even though, there are many who describe themselves as Christian, most do not heed to God's word without subjectivity.

A Christian's celebration of Christmas should be a lot different from that of nonbelievers.

Some people don't know when to stop talking.

The one and true God of the Bible does not share His glory with any man or anyone else. There is only room for one God.

Why do people get upset when Christians say there is only one way to Heaven? Shouldn't those who follow a particular religion believe its doctrine to be true?

Jesus was a perfect example of following authority. He was subject to His earthly parents; he subjected himself to the laws of the land, and as God, he had the power not to do any of it.

Give up pride for good during the holidays. This is where I've been especially stubborn. As I walk more and more in this path of Christianity, I see that letting my guard down and admitting that I don't want to be alone is far better than dealing with me, myself and I, who always seem to want to keep up appearances.

Christians are not in bondage to do things as the world does, and moreover, the traditions and rudiments of men are not necessary to honor God.

Use God's word to acknowledge what He did for you.

No marketing plan is ever going to bring in one soul that was not ordained by the Lord to be saved in the first place.

Jesus' sinless life was given as a gift to the world - the ultimate gift. Some would receive Him, and others wouldn't. Nonetheless, He continues to be our gift, and His life and death makes it possible for His children to receive eternal life with Him. That's a reason to give God glory.

As a Christian, we can't stand on the sidelines with no team jersey or team colors to show our allegiance to Christ.

No holiday, no job, no amount of money, not even my own security can mean more to me than my love for God.

No one is guaranteed their next moment, or their next breath; yet, humanity has a habit of thinking of its existence on the earth as eternal. Those who are rooted and grounded in Christ know that life is just a vapor.

Resolutions are a wonderful thing if we can keep them, but many resolutions go by the wayside because we have not done anything different with our mindset.

Christian children should be taught at an early age that everything they receive is because of God's grace and love. They will grow up more appreciative and begin to understand that they, too, must have a relationship with Christ. Christian children should also be taught how to give.

Christ is the only way into Heaven. The world may say otherwise, but what they are really doing is making rules for someone else's house.

Don't meditate on what you don't have, and remind yourself what you do have.

A nation that turns it back on Christ and God's words of truth will inevitably regret it.

During the holiday season, Christmas specifically, it can be hard to be away from family and friends.

I often think about Christ having all power, but He abdicated the power to live a sacrificial life for His children. In His own words he told his disciples that His meat was to do the will of the Father.

Somehow many have fallen into the belief that being a Christian is supposed to be a cake-walk. It's not.

Ultimately, the soul will receive either judgment or mercy through Christ.

It's disheartening to write goals from year to year, looking back only to see you are in the same place. You can make so many promises that you get sick of yourself, but what is it that God can't do?

It is a common assumption that a person's good works will get them into Heaven.

I have actually had to ask my supervisors not to curse in meetings or in general in the workplace.

Whenever I left New York, the Twin Towers welcomed me back in. It was a symbol of my city - the most unique city in the world, so when I moved to Virginia and later to Maryland, it meant even more.

It's an honor to stand for God, and if we want to know where we should be standing, the red letters in the Bible will never steer us wrong.

Singles have a purpose that is higher than any earthly relationship. Marriage is honorable, but so is being single.

You don't see many people crying over the wrong they do to God every time His word is neglected or when one willfully sins.

Flesh will not stand in front of God, so all the decisions you make from your flesh will be paid for with your soul. Your flesh rejects the truth because it desires to do what it wants to do.

Sometimes when people ask you to do things you think you are above, you need to evaluate why you think you are above it.

As a child of God, our whole reason for existing is to give God praise. What a testimony to give in a difficult situation.

Christians need a time and place to sanctify themselves. It's important to take the time, and early in the morning is a wonderful time to do it.

It's easy to praise God in the good times, but what about when the storms of your flesh are a-brewin'? Not so easy then!

If we constantly give God the glory, then we don't have any glory to keep for ourselves.

If you are not living unto Christ, you are not dying unto Him, either.

God doesn't make things difficult for us. Do you want to know what the truth is? Look in the Bible, and you'll see that Jesus describes Himself not only as the truth, but the way and the life as well.

Real Christianity is based upon God's word given to us through the scriptures, and His word is final.

Learning from the past helps to ensure that mistakes are not repeated.

Jesus' love for His children continues to be the greatest love story of all time.

God has given His children a love that is so great in Christ that the world can't touch it with chocolates, roses, or diamonds.

God can show you just what you need to give, even if you don't know exactly why you're giving it. That's why we should always seek God and prepare to give Him our very best.

Make God first priority. He's worth it!

Just because we want something so bad does not mean that God wants it for us, too.

Repentance allows God's mercy to come forth because it recognizes that the sin committed was against God. It also bares contriteness of the heart and the desire to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh so that particular sin will never be repeated.

Nobody says you have to be shackled to tradition.

The word of God is very important to Christmas. For unto us a child was born, and we should be reminded of how Christ's amazing journey came to be.

We have all fallen short of the glory of God.

Parents are to be respected - it Is a commandment from God.

Voting is a right that has been given to every American; however, as Christ followers, our votes should reflect our God.

God is never on the sidelines of His children's lives. He goes before them. He leads them, guides them, protects and saves them.

We have all been guilty of complaining, but God does not look at it as lightly as we may think. Complaining was the reason the Jews ended up wandering in the desert for forty years. If we were more grateful for what God has done for us, abasing ourselves would not be a problem.

When you are submitted and committed to the Lord, you will look forward to Jesus coming back, and not even an earthquake or Hurricane Irene will be able to shake you from the love of Christ.

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.