I am disappointed with myself. I am disappointed not so much with the particular things I have done as with the aspects of who I have become. I have a nagging sense that all is not as it should be.
JOHN ORTBERGGod wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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Jesus gave the world its most influential movement.
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The primary goal of spiritual life is human transformation.
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When we live in the love of God, we begin to pay attention to people the way God pays attention to us.
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It only makes sense to ask God for guidance in the context of a life committed to “seeking first the kingdom.”
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The Bible does not say you are God’s appliance; it says you are his masterpiece. Appliances get mass-produced.
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Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.
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We are too often double espresso followers of a decaf Sovereign.
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Every day you and I walk through God’s shop. Every day we brush up against objects of incalculable worth to Him. People. Every one of them carries a price tag, if only we could see it.
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sometimes we do not realize how much we have to be grateful for until it is threatened.
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You have a “turn” every time you have an opportunity to choose. But most of us only see a tiny fraction of the choices we have.
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To become truly free, you must surrender.
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I hate how hard spiritual transformation is and how long it takes. I hate thinking about how many people have gone to church for decades and remain joyless or judgmental or bitter or superior.
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The greatest moment of your life is now. This moment is God’s irreplaceable gift to you.
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Hurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart.
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The most frequent promise in the Bible is ‘I will be with you.’
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