11/29/2023 0 Comments Corrie ten boom quotes about fearNeither one of us had heard this quote before, but in God’s amazing providence there it was, at just the right time. She went and opened it and found the coloring page! Christian, Fear, Worry Corrie Ten Boom (1985). She actually had received it, but hadn’t opened it yet, letting it sit for a few days first (Coronavirus craziness). Wow! I immediately commented, asking Kim if she had received my box yet. The first suggestion was a comment made by Bobby (Kristan’s women’s Sunday School teacher) for a fundraiser T-shirt with that exact Corrie Ten Boom quote! Yesterday, Kim posted on Facebook asking suggestions on how to honor Brady ( Kristan’s son who passed away 23 years ago) and 2 others on “Giving Tuesday”. ( That’s me!) I went through the pictures I had colored and included this one in the box. Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. Jesus is Victor, Fleming H Revell Company 351 Copy quote Worrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength- carrying two days at once. Last week I gathered some homeschooling books to send to my sister Kim. Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength. Even as the angry vengeful thoughts boiled through me, I saw the sin of them. You never so touch the ocean of Gods love as when you forgive and love your enemies. The Hiding Place, p.248, Chosen Books It is not on our forgiveness any more than on our goodness that the worlds healing hinges, but His. Not Good if Detached, p.91, CLC Publications. I had never really heard this quote before, but during the quarantine I have been doing some coloring pages of Bible verses and inspirational quotes and this was one I had colored. Corrie ten Boom, Elizabeth Sherrill, John Sherrill (2006). I hope you enjoy this guest post from my one and only sister, Kristan, which she wrote last week on May 6. Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God Corrie Ten Boom
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