One-liners

by Macy Johnson

“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.”

(Psalm 119:130 NIV)

I remember the day I began a collection of one-liners.

The first of these simple phrases popped into my brain decades ago. They are now a growing, alphabetized assortment of artful aphorisms.

Here are a few of my favorites:

-      All of Him, none of me

-      An easy life leads to shallow faith

-      Change takes time, and time brings change

-      Conscious repentance leads to unconscious holiness

-      Cure worry with a secure mind

-      Discern to intercede, not criticize

-      Exchange the physical for the spiritual

-      Failure forces finding Father

-      Give God control so you won’t lose it

-      God has no loose ends

-      God never rubs the wrong way

-      God’s delays are preparation, not inactivity

-      God’s peace puts all the pieces back together

-      Have a heart to hear

-      He has surrounded you – you must surrender

-      I have no rights, no power, no control – God has it all!

-      I reflect God’s glory in the areas where He is polishing me

-      Less is blessed

-      Live today so others are blessed tomorrow

-      Repentance is the only relief

-      Slow obedience is disobedience

-      Stronger through the struggles

-      Thoughts bring me closer to God or drag me away

-      We are an earthly expression of heaven

-      We reflect what we look at – Look at Jesus!

-      Your body is a telescope that brings Jesus closer to people

Each one-liner awakens a special command, a nudging, and a new purpose to my plans. They help me focus on Jesus and nestle closer to Him.

I will honor God with my one-liners and encourage others with words from His Spirit today. I hope you will, too!