10 Quotes by Ginny L. Yttrup

Every time I have a negative thought about myself, I try to replace it with something positive—one of God’s truths.

Sometimes keeping a secret seems like the right thing to do because telling the truth might hurt someone and makes it seem like you don't love them. But really, telling the truth is the right thing to do. It's the most loving thing to do.-Kaylee

But all of us, in some way, reflect an image of God-of who He is. So who's to say what's right or what's wrong about how we look?-Twila

If there’s anything that still connects me to God, it’s color. I’ve yet to find a man-made color that wasn’t first displayed in creation. From the deep fuchsia of a bougainvillea to the shocking chartreuse of the moss that clings to the rocks and trees in the damp coastal mountain range, all are unique to God’s imagination. I’ve seen starfish donning brilliant neon orange and regal purple and wildflowers in every hue of the color wheel. We cannot out create Him.

Great. I’m already telling God what to do. Can you say Control Freak? But then I remember something I’ve heard my daddy say more than once through the years: “God wants us just as we are – no pretense. He can handle our emotions and our doubts. He wants a real relationship.

Pride, a sense of self-importance, and self-reliance must give way to childlikeness and simplicity. JEANNE GUYON.

Look for what the Creator wants you to do, Shannon. He wants to share His creativity with you. He wants to partner with you. You find what He wants you to do.

Anytime one of God’s children turns back to Him, the enemy puts up a fight. You’re going to second-guess your choices and you’re going to want to turn back to what feels familiar. But don’t you do that.

Look beyond a person’s actions and see their heart. Look for what’s causing them to act the way they act, then you’ll understand them better.