The more you care about the powerless, the more power you have. The more you serve those with no influence, the more influence God gives you. The more you humble yourself, the more you’re honored by others.
RICK WARRENGod has a purpose behind every problem. He uses circumstances to develop our character. In fact, he depends more on circumstances to make us like Jesus than he depends on our reading the Bible.
More Rick Warren Quotes
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You don’t have to be famous to be great.
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Since God intends to make you like Jesus, he will take you through the same experiences Jesus went through. That includes loneliness, temptation, stress, criticism, rejection, and many other problems.
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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.
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Nothing shapes your life more than the commitments you choose to make.
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Receiving, reading, researching, remembering, and reflecting on the Word of God are all useless if we fail to put what we learn into practice.
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When God is at the center of your life, you Worship, when He’s not, you Worry.
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God specializes in giving people a fresh start.
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The greatest gift you can give someone is your time.
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The secret of endurance is to remember that your pain is temporary but your reward will be eternal.
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Other people are going to find healing in your wounds. Your greatest life messages and your most effective ministry will come out of your deepest hurts.
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Love leaves legacy. How you treated other people, not your wealth or accomplishments, is the most enduring impact you can leave on earth.
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Life is about letting God use you for his purposes, not using him for your own purpose.
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The greatest use of your words is prayer. Talk to God about EVERYTHING, all the time. Maintain a running conversation.
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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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Unkind people need your kindness the most. They advertise their pain.
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