Monica Johnson Quotes & Sayings

It's only through Christ that we can take full advantage of God's mercy and forgiveness through repentance in Jesus' name. — Monica Johnson

Singles have a purpose that is higher than any earthly relationship. Marriage is honorable, but so is being single. — Monica Johnson

Jesus was humble when He walked this earth. He had all power, yet used all meekness. — Monica Johnson

Luck really has nothing to do with human existence, since God is not a random God. — Monica Johnson

People tend to say Christians are always judging, but the word of God convicts Christians and urges them to obey God's commands. — Monica Johnson

A nation that turns it back on Christ and God's words of truth will inevitably regret it. — Monica Johnson

No one is guaranteed their next moment, or their next breath; yet, humanity has a habit of thinking of its existence on the earth as eternal. Those who are rooted and grounded in Christ know that life is just a vapor. — Monica Johnson

God is so unique in giving His people ways to fellowship, witness, and remember what a mighty and merciful God He is. — Monica Johnson

A Christian's celebration of Christmas should be a lot different from that of nonbelievers. — Monica Johnson

With the right to vote, our choice should be for the Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us. — Monica Johnson

Parents are to be respected - it Is a commandment from God. — Monica Johnson

The Bible refers to the Word as 'the sword of the Spirit.' What battles are you not winning if you are not equipped with your sword? — Monica Johnson

It's an honor to stand for God, and if we want to know where we should be standing, the red letters in the Bible will never steer us wrong. — Monica Johnson

Resolutions are a wonderful thing if we can keep them, but many resolutions go by the wayside because we have not done anything different with our mindset. — Monica Johnson

A 'real pastor' is not preaching of their own; they are speaking what God put in their heart by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is using them at that very moment to speak to the congregations situations -past, present, and future. — Monica Johnson

Your example should be stellar among your friends, associates, family, teachers, co-workers, and other Christians. — Monica Johnson

Ultimately, the soul will receive either judgment or mercy through Christ. — Monica Johnson

Use God's word to acknowledge what He did for you. — Monica Johnson

Christians are commanded to pray in the name of Jesus. It is not a practice reserved just for personal prayers, or prayers rendered in church. — Monica Johnson

God knows and sees all. His wisdom and knowledge far outweighs mankind, and whether or not people ever recognize it - He is the creator. He is the giver of life, and only He has the power to take it away. That's why its imperative to submit to Him. — Monica Johnson

It may seem like we have the ultimate plan for our lives, but it's not in the same galaxy of what God's plans are for His people. — Monica Johnson

It's not about me - four simple words that described the life of Christ. Do you call yourself a Christian? Well then, you're not off the hook. You don't get to claim 'Me, myself, and I' as your four words. 'It's not about me' should describe your life as well. — Monica Johnson

Voting is a right that has been given to every American; however, as Christ followers, our votes should reflect our God. — Monica Johnson

There's no way to get around the fact that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, and He is so good that He exchanged His place in Heaven to come suffer on a cross for humanity and rose to set us free from eternal life in Hell. — Monica Johnson

Whenever I left New York, the Twin Towers welcomed me back in. It was a symbol of my city - the most unique city in the world, so when I moved to Virginia and later to Maryland, it meant even more. — Monica Johnson

The word of God is very important to Christmas. For unto us a child was born, and we should be reminded of how Christ's amazing journey came to be. — Monica Johnson

There was a time, in the not so distant past, that if you didn't have what you needed on Thanksgiving, you were pretty much going to have to wait until Friday. Not anymore! — Monica Johnson

Jesus was a perfect example of following authority. He was subject to His earthly parents; he subjected himself to the laws of the land, and as God, he had the power not to do any of it. — Monica Johnson

Jesus went to the cross for sins He didn't commit. Hello! You can carry a grudge just thinking about that, but don't do it. He knew what He was doing. It was His choice, and He did it willingly. It was the will of the Father, and He always did the will of God without complaint. So what is it that we have to complain about? — Monica Johnson

Praying in Jesus' name makes the distinction that all glory and honor belong to Christ, who is one with God the Father. — Monica Johnson

We have all fallen short of the glory of God. — Monica Johnson

As you submit to God more and more, you will get accustomed to being nourished by the power of truth. He is so holy that He cannot lie. God reveals His truth to His people through the Holy Spirit. — Monica Johnson

We need to pray for our brethren around the world. — Monica Johnson

No holiday, no job, no amount of money, not even my own security can mean more to me than my love for God. — Monica Johnson

It's easy to praise God in the good times, but what about when the storms of your flesh are a-brewin'? Not so easy then! — Monica Johnson

There has never been, and there will never be, another human who will be more successful than the humble Teacher, Jesus Christ. — Monica Johnson

Holiness through Christ's Spirit is the accountability every Christian should be striving towards. — Monica Johnson

Just because we want something so bad does not mean that God wants it for us, too. — Monica Johnson

Forget the conspiracy theories! God gave us the right to vote, and He gave the United States, and all of its citizens, freedom through democracy. — Monica Johnson

We live unto Him, so committing our service to the Lord is the first and foremost priority of our lives. We can start with our reasonable service: prayer, studying, fasting, tithing, fellowshipping, and witnessing. — Monica Johnson

Not to be harsh, but why do we care so much about celebrity acceptance of Christian beliefs? — Monica Johnson

Christ is the only way into Heaven. The world may say otherwise, but what they are really doing is making rules for someone else's house. — Monica Johnson

Repentance allows God's mercy to come forth because it recognizes that the sin committed was against God. It also bares contriteness of the heart and the desire to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh so that particular sin will never be repeated. — Monica Johnson

The word of God is a Christian's instructions for life. God speaks to us through His word, so we cannot constantly be running on empty. — Monica Johnson

Make God first priority. He's worth it! — Monica Johnson

Christmas is a Christian holiday, and any self-respecting person of another religion should not celebrate a holiday that they don't believe in. Clearly, Christ is in the name of the holiday, so there should be a belief in Him. — Monica Johnson

Though monetary compensation may never add up, teachers can rest assured that they are important. — Monica Johnson

Flesh will not stand in front of God, so all the decisions you make from your flesh will be paid for with your soul. Your flesh rejects the truth because it desires to do what it wants to do. — Monica Johnson

We are to yield to the authority God has in place, and look to Him to find out what He would have us to do about those things that are concerning to us. — Monica Johnson

There are some people who are always on the run, so much so that they find it hard to fit in the study of God's word. — Monica Johnson

Although, the flesh is weak, the Spirit of God is always willing, and He makes us able. — Monica Johnson

If you need help, look to clergy who do not spout their own beliefs but direct you in sincerity by using the Bible. — Monica Johnson

Don't meditate on what you don't have, and remind yourself what you do have. — Monica Johnson

Jesus' sinless life was given as a gift to the world - the ultimate gift. Some would receive Him, and others wouldn't. Nonetheless, He continues to be our gift, and His life and death makes it possible for His children to receive eternal life with Him. That's a reason to give God glory. — Monica Johnson

Undoubtedly, the most important thing to remember is your time is not your own. Yes, we live in a time when people believe that you can and you should do exactly what you want, but all time belongs to God. So make sure your time is first dedicated to getting His work accomplished. — Monica Johnson

It's funny how we 'do' Christmas. Christmas is not something that we do, it is something that was done. It celebrates the long awaited arrival of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. We had nothing to do with it, but what we can do is praise God for the coming of the Lord, who washed away the sins of the world by dying on the cross. — Monica Johnson

Pray for someone else's child, your pastor, the military, the police officers, the firemen, the teachers, the government. There's no end to the ways that you can intervene on behalf of others through prayer. — Monica Johnson

It's painfully obvious to see that as Americans we can sometimes be wrapped up in our own affairs. — Monica Johnson

Heaven is a very distinct place, where only God's elect will go. It's the place where the only One who deserves any glory lives and reigns. — Monica Johnson

If you are not living unto Christ, you are not dying unto Him, either. — Monica Johnson

Jesus sowed good seeds into the lives of the people He touched. His walk was humble, meek, giving, and forgiving, and He taught His disciples to be the same way. — Monica Johnson

Make it a point to choose the right backer, make your investments wisely, and do the work of the Lord which guarantees exceeding and abundant eternal benefits. — Monica Johnson

Christians cannot be so joined to this world that they forget who they serve. — Monica Johnson

Christians are to love their neighbors as we love ourselves. — Monica Johnson

Every day you live as a Christian, you are accountable to live for Christ. — Monica Johnson

I realize that sometimes I get bothered when I see the world acting like the world. Did you hear what I said? The world is supposed to act like the world, and God tells us that every generation gets more wicked, so why the surprise? Maybe we have some word to swallow ourselves. — Monica Johnson

A Christian's example is always Jesus. — Monica Johnson

Some people don't know when to stop talking. — Monica Johnson

Singles have goals, responsibilities, deadlines, events, and friends that occupy their time, as well they should. Nonetheless, before any goals are achieved, responsibilities are fulfilled, deadlines are met, events are attended or friends are visited, God's purpose should be accomplished. — Monica Johnson

As the word 'tolerance' grows in popularity, tolerance for pure, unadulterated Christian doctrine appears to be shrinking. — Monica Johnson

It's a shame that so many people are so intimidated and bothered by Tim Tebow's stance as a Christian. He's not bothering anybody. He's simply being who He is and giving all glory to His Lord. — Monica Johnson

The truth doesn't lie. It's up in your face. It's in your conscience. It challenges your very being with the intention of cleaning you of sin and its influence. — Monica Johnson

There is only one Jesus; we can't live a sinless life like He did. — Monica Johnson

Can one truly be passionate about something if they are not committed to it? — Monica Johnson

We have all been guilty of complaining, but God does not look at it as lightly as we may think. Complaining was the reason the Jews ended up wandering in the desert for forty years. If we were more grateful for what God has done for us, abasing ourselves would not be a problem. — Monica Johnson

Passion is best spent on God; so get committed. — Monica Johnson

Being afraid to tell the truth because of the projected consequences, whatever it may be, shows a lack of faith and an abundance of fear. — Monica Johnson

The lusts of this world leads us to fulfill our carnal need to be accepted, but as children of God we are already accepted by a Heavenly Father who is over and above all things. — Monica Johnson

Christians need a time and place to sanctify themselves. It's important to take the time, and early in the morning is a wonderful time to do it. — Monica Johnson

True love does not only encompass the things that make you feel good, it also holds you to a standard of accountability. — Monica Johnson

Men and women have defined roles, and it's the responsibility of a parent to make sure they know which way to go; otherwise, a child would feed themselves with their feet without the correct guidance. — Monica Johnson

Young people are not immune to following God's commands concerning discipline. — Monica Johnson

When you are submitted and committed to the Lord, you will look forward to Jesus coming back, and not even an earthquake or Hurricane Irene will be able to shake you from the love of Christ. — Monica Johnson

Whether you like it or not, when you claim to be a Christian, the world takes note. — Monica Johnson

If we constantly give God the glory, then we don't have any glory to keep for ourselves. — Monica Johnson

During the holiday season, Christmas specifically, it can be hard to be away from family and friends. — Monica Johnson

I often think about Christ having all power, but He abdicated the power to live a sacrificial life for His children. In His own words he told his disciples that His meat was to do the will of the Father. — Monica Johnson

Giving is a really big thing around Christmas, as well it should be. Christmas is about giving, and it all stems from the greatest gift the world has ever received - the gift of Jesus Christ. — Monica Johnson

It is obvious that God is looking at the heart when sacrifices are given to Him. He takes no delight in those who give up things for Lent and then act like it's such a struggle to perform what they said they wanted to do for Him. — Monica Johnson

God can show you just what you need to give, even if you don't know exactly why you're giving it. That's why we should always seek God and prepare to give Him our very best. — Monica Johnson

Through prayer, fasting, and studying, God will answer. — Monica Johnson

Teachers are expendable, overworked, underpaid, and many times disrespected by students, parents and higher-ups. Nonetheless, these teachers still show up because there are some who are teachers indeed. — Monica Johnson

There's a loss of autonomy that comes from not being able to own the wealth you've earned. — Monica Johnson

Just the simple act of sharing wisdom is something that many parents have left to society to do; however, that is not what God teaches in His word. — Monica Johnson

I have actually had to ask my supervisors not to curse in meetings or in general in the workplace. — Monica Johnson

Grace is a much more accurate word to use when dealing with the state of human existence. God gives us unmerited favor through Jesus Christ, and since Adam and Eve, our lives have depended on it. — Monica Johnson

Some churches make intercessory prayer part of their weekly schedule. If that's not the case at your church, find another person in the faith to intercede with or go before God on your own. — Monica Johnson

Sometimes when people ask you to do things you think you are above, you need to evaluate why you think you are above it. — Monica Johnson

Writers do draw inspiration from their own lives, which, quite frankly, might be more interesting than fiction. — Monica Johnson

Learning from the past helps to ensure that mistakes are not repeated. — Monica Johnson