I believe Christians often perceive obedience to God as some test designed just to see if we’re really committed to Him. But what if it’s designed as God’s way of giving us what’s best for us?
When we look at other people comparatively and competitively, we’re not seeing them as our brothers and sisters. We’re not loving them more than we love ourselves, and we we’re definitely not seeing them as God sees them.
All people end up somewhere in life, but few end up there on purpose.
Don’t resent, fear, or judge the next generation, believe in them.
God has given you every thing you need to reach every person you need to reach.
You can’t walk on water until you get yourself out the boat.
You don’t have to know what to say or what to do; just listen to the one who sent you.
You can’t change in your own power. If you feel overwhelmed by something bigger than you, let the one who is bigger than all things be the power you need in your weakness.
Life is uncertain. Eternity is not. Unforgiveness cannot be allowed to last another day. Are you holding a grudge? You will never be more like God than when you forgive. Let it go. Kill the root of bitterness. Let the hurt go and set yourself free.
If your character is not strengthening, your future is weakening.
You are not who others say you are. You are who God says you are.
Envy is when you resent God’s goodness in other people’s lives and ignore God’s goodness in your own life.
If your vision doesn’t compel, move or stir people, your vision is too small.
Bitterness is a nonproductive, toxic emotion, usually resulting from resentment over unmet needs.
We will do anything short of sin to reach people for Christ.
God has blessed me with more than I need. I’m rich. I will not trust in riches but in Him who richly provides. Because I have more, I will give more and do more.
We don’t recruit volunteers; we release leaders. Volunteers do good things but leaders change the world.
Gentleman, God created you with the heart of a warrior. Until there’s something you’re willing to die for, you can’t truly live.
The clearer your vision becomes, the easier it is to guard what God calls you to do.
If you delegate authority, you will build leaders.