Quotes about Sovereignty
There is an active practice of holiness as we carry out, for the glory of God, the ordinary duties of each day, faithfully fulfilling the responsibilities given us. The passive practice consists in living acceptance of the unexpected, be it welcome or unwelcome, remembering that we have a wise and sovereign Lord who works in mysterious ways and is never taken by surprise.
— Elisabeth Elliot
Love is and was my lord and king.
— Alfred Lord Tennyson
When God created the world, he didn't draw a line between Canada and America.
— Marianne Williamson
The United States of America should have a foundation free from the influence of clergy.
— George Washington
. . . we should be men first, and subjects afterward.
— Henry David Thoreau
The greatest of empires, is the empire over one's self.
— Publilius Syrus
We were not designed to be dominated.
— Myles Munroe
The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.
— Thomas Jefferson
The first thing that we need to say is that God is grieving, too. Uh, a lot of people try to make it sound like 'well everything that happens is God's will.' That's nonsense. God allows everything, but God does not choose everything.
— Rick Warren
The only defensible war is a war of defense.
— GK Chesterton
God is not beholden to us at all. He doesn't owe us anything.
— John Piper
We stop on Sabbaths because God is on the throne, assuring us the world will not fall apart if we cease our activities.
— Peter Scazzero