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.
JOHN ORTBERGIt only makes sense to ask God for guidance in the context of a life committed to “seeking first the kingdom.”
More John Ortberg Quotes
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If we are serious about loving God, we must begin with people, all people. And especially we must learn to love those that the world generally discards.
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Self-improvement is no more God’s plan than self-salvation.
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Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.
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Make your life about something bigger than your life.
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For the soul to be well, it needs to be with God.
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Wise people build their lives around what is eternal and squeeze in what is temporary. Not the other way around.
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God has entrusted us with his most precious treasure – people. He asks us to shepherd and mold them into strong disciples, with brave faith and good character.
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It’s better to have the faith to embrace reality with all its pain than to cling to the false comfort of a painless fantasy.
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Passion for our work is not usually a subterranean volcano waiting to erupt. It is a muscle that gets strengthened a little each day as we show up – as we do what is expected of us, and then some.
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You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.
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Imagine watching all that God might have done with your life if you had let him.
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We tend to be preoccupied by our problems when we have a heightened sense of vulnerability and a diminished sense of power. Today, see each problem as an invitation to prayer.
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The primary goal of spiritual life is human transformation.
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Who you become while you’re waiting is as important as what you’re waiting for.
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Willpower is trying very hard not to do something you want to do very much.
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