25 Quotes by Wess Stafford

A church begins to die when it says, ‘They were just children.

So why is a third of our world battling obesity and spending huge sums to burn off excess calories, while the other two-thirds yearn to get more of them?

The handholds for hope are there for all of us but are made plainest to those in poverty, for whom survival actually depends on hope in their God.

Deep down, I have come to the conclusion that the reason (children) are such a low priority to the great human institutions that seek to control this world, both secular and Christian, is that an invisible battle, a spiritual war, rages over each and every child. It is above us and beyond us and engages the full fury of the hosts of both heaven and hell. Children may be ignored by government, church, and mission – but not by Satan or God Almighty.

Just know this: What you will do among children is as close to the heart of God and central to his kingdom as anything we could mention.

Joy is a decision, a really brave one, about how you are going to respond to life.

Every child you encounter is a divine appointment.

I have become convinced that if God stands a child before you, for even just a minute, it is a divine appointment.

What’s your cause? Does it move you to tears? What is it that moves you passionately?