You don’t bring glory or pleasure to God by hiding your abilities or by trying to be someone else. You only bring him enjoyment by being you.
RICK WARRENGod doesn’t owe us an explanation for everything and actually what I’ve found is that explanations don’t comfort. What comforts is the presence of God, not the explanation of God.
More Rick Warren Quotes
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Unkind people need your kindness the most. They advertise their pain.
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You are as close to God as you choose to be.
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God’s LOVE is Like an Ocean; You can See its Beginning, but not its end.
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For God to mend your broken heart you must give him ALL the pieces. You can’t hold any back.
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Real security can only be found in that which can never be taken from you – your relationship with God.
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Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Humility is thinking more of others.
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Remember how far you’ve come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be.
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The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose.
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In deep pain, people don’t need logic, advice, encouragement, or even Scripture. They just need you to show up and shut up.
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The ultimate test of faith is not how loudly you praise God in happy times but how deeply you trust him in dark times.
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The only way you can serve God is by serving other people.
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Trusting God completely means having faith that he knows what is best for your life. You expect him to keep his promises, help you with problems, and do the impossible when necessary.
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Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves that allows us to get on with our lives instead of being trapped in the past by resentment.
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The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel determines the way you act.
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People are interested by talent. God is impressed by character
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