Desire Quote by Lysa TerKeurst
““Yes, Lord. I want Your patience to invade my desire to fly off the handle.” “Yes, Lord. I want Your perspective to keep my emotions in check.” “Yes, Lord. I want Your provision so things don’t seem so overwhelming.” “Yes, Lord. I want Your courage to do what I feel You calling me to do.” “Yes, Lord. I want and need more of You in every moment.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Battle Plan for Prayer, Lysa TerKeurst, 2018
A prayerful request for divine assistance in patience, perspective, provision, courage, and continual presence, seeking to align personal emotions and actions with spiritual guidance.
In simple terms: Ask God for help to stay patient, clear‑headed, supported, brave, and close.
Key Takeaway
Seek daily reliance on divine strength.
Themes
faith
prayer
spiritual growth
emotional regulation
dependence
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- stressful decisions
- career challenges
- family conflicts
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
divine assistance
spiritual discipline
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas of your life need divine support?
- How can you translate prayer into concrete actions?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone may be insufficient without practical steps; prayer alone may not resolve all issues.
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