27 Quotes by Margaret Feinberg

One of the greatest promises to a child of God is that this life is not the end of the story.

Joy would not deny the hardship, but would choose to acknowledge and face it no matter what the outcome.

Joy asks “What if God?” and declares “But if not!

When we fight back with joy, we embrace a reality that is more real than what we’re enduring and we awaken to the deepest reality of our identity as beloved, joyful children of God.

Prayer might not change things, but it will change my perspective of things. Prayer might not change the past, but inevitably, it changes the present.

God sits enthroned, ready to listen, to help.

I had been searching for joy in the relatively good times of life, now I had to find joy amidst darkness and agony.

Habakkuk’s rejoicing does not center on circumstances; it’s founded on God’s intent and ability to save. Rejoicing is not a prescription as much as a gateway to possibility.

Create your own permission slip for joy. Write three words: Accept. Adapt. Depend. Carry this permission slip with you. Tell your friends you’re working on becoming more content, more joyful. Take a nap. Live with a messy house for a time. Order takeout. File an extension on your taxes. Stare out the window. Linger in the company of a friend. Breathe in the fullness of life. Use those words to fight back with joy.