Holley Gerth Quotes & Sayings

your greatest hurt will probably be your greatest ministry. — Holley Gerth

Because here's the secret: in the kingdom of God, as long as you're still fighting, you're winning. God doesn't hand out medals for performance. He hands out crowns for perseverance. — Holley Gerth

Be courageous and try to write in a way that scares you a little. — Holley Gerth

The pursuit of perfection keeps us from joy, love, peace, hope, and so many of the other gifts God intends for us. — Holley Gerth

Jesus understands the draw to skipping God's plan and going for the easier way. — Holley Gerth

We are much more than pretty... we are wonderfully made. We are much more than likable... we are deeply loved. We are much more than ok... we are the daughters of the King. — Holley Gerth

Your circumstances will lie to you. Your emotions will lie to you. Even other people will lie to you. But not God. And because of this, "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure" (Hebrews 6:19). Your identity is secure. Nothing going on in your life can change it. — Holley Gerth

Stress and bad days seem to empty our hearts and our hands. We think, "I've got nothing . . . or at least very little." But the reality is, you still have a lot going for you. You have circumstantial strengths that become part of who you are through God's power when you need them. And you have a stash that includes your education, your experiences, and most of all a God who loves you and promises to see you through even the toughest times. — Holley Gerth

Laughter is our soul's way of saying, "I surrender to being human. — Holley Gerth

Joy is something we receive - not something we earn. — Holley Gerth

It's not the size of our thanks that matters; it's the heart behind it. — Holley Gerth

What I do know is that there are two kinds of pain in this life: risk and regret. I'd rather live with the first than the second. — Holley Gerth

Perhaps Isaiah 43:2 expresses it best: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Why does this matter? Because if we believe God doesn't want us to have a good life, then we will stay in places he never intended. We will settle for less than he has for us. We will make hard times our identity rather than a stop along the way. — Holley Gerth

Your weaknesses and struggles are not reasons for him to give up on you. Instead, they're opportunities for you to show his strength in ways you simply can't on your best days. — Holley Gerth

whatever he does have for you to accomplish, even on the tough days, you can. — Holley Gerth

Sometimes what we see as wasted time is actually the training ground for what God has in store for us. The lessons we learn and the obstacles we overcome are preparation. Even the rocks you're struggling to climb over today may be the stepping-stones of tomorrow. God never wastes anything. There is great value in where he has led you. And even if you have strayed from his path at times, he's a Redeemer who can transform those mistakes into future benefits to you as well. — Holley Gerth

While God does want us to be open with others, he also encourages us to put boundaries in place as we do. He talks repeatedly about guarding our hearts. So what's the difference? Hiding is a response out of fear, while guarding is a proactive choice to protect what matters most. In other words, we're not to deliberately put something of worth where it won't be valued. — Holley Gerth