What causes us to think of prayer as the last option rather than the first? I can think of two reasons: feelings of independence and feelings of insignificance.
MAX LUCADOThe lack of God-centeredness leads to self-centeredness.
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Never underestimate the power that comes when a parent pleads with God on behalf of a child.
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When grace moves in guilt moves out.
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The Bible is the story of two gardens. Eden and Gethsemane. In the first, Adam took a fall. In the second, Jesus took a stand.
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You may go days without thinking of God, but there’s never a moment when He’s not thinking of you.
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Stay strong! Your test will become your test-imony, your mess will become your mess-age.
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A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.
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People are watching the way we act, more than they are listening to what we say.
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Engage with the Bible. Meditate on it day and night. Think and rethink about God’s Word. Let it be your guide. Make it your go-to book for questions. Let it be the ultimate authority in your life.
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God can’t fill you when you are already full of yourself.
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God has enough grace to solve every dilemma you face, wipe every tear you cry, and answer every question you ask.
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You are never more like Jesus than when you pray for others. Pray for this hurting world.
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Be patient. God is using today’s difficulties to strengthen you for tomorrow. He is equipping you. The God who makes things grow will help you bear fruit.
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God is able to accomplish, provide, help, save, keep, subdue… He is able to do what you can’t. He already has a plan. God’s not bewildered. Go to Him.
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A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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Fear creates a form of spiritual amnesia.
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