There is an appropriate way to use your story, not as an excuse but as a testimony to God’s ability to free you from the past.
ANDY STANLEYPeople pray in one direction but they walk in a different direction, and direction always determines where we end up.
More Andy Stanley Quotes
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We don’t drift into good directions. We discipline and prioritize ourselves there.
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Stop looking for solutions to problems and start looking for the right path.
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Don’t be fair, be engaged.
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Your devotion to God is illustrated, demonstrated, and authenticated by your love for others.
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Good people don’t go to heaven. Forgiven people go to heaven.
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What breaks your heart is part of a divine design to bring change!
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Jesus doesn’t take sides; He takes over.
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Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior.
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Celebrate what God has given others. Leverage what God has given you.
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Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone.
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Lord, give me the wisdom to know what’s right and the courage to do what’s right-even when it’s hard.
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The goal of leadership is not to eradicate uncertainty but rather to navigate it.
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My kids think you are always supposed to be in a small group and lead one.
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It takes a habit to break a habit. You can pray every day for a generous heart, but until you start acting in that direction, nothing’s going to change.
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The Church is a family expecting guests.
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Success is remaining faithful to the process God has laid out for you.
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Any fear associated with giving to God’s kingdom is irrational. It’s on par with a farmer who, out of fear of losing his seed, refuses to plant his fields.
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Where there is no uncertainty, there is no longer the need for leadership. The greater the uncertainty, the greater the need for leadership. Your capacity as a leader will be determined by how well you learn to deal with uncertainty.
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Which of these statements creates more anxiety in you: ‘There is no God’ or ‘There is no money’?
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Nothing has stolen more dreams, dashed more hopes, broken up more families, and messed up more people psychologically than our propensity to disregard God’s commands regarding sexual purity.
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Your friends will determine the quality and direction of your life.
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I’ve talked to many individuals who want to discuss their problems. But they don’t really have problems. They have chosen to live in the wrong direction. They don’t need a solution. They need a new direction.
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Our culture highlights all the trouble, all the drama, all the affairs and all the junk. Do not believe for a minute that any of that reflects reality. That does not have to be your future. The handwriting is not written on the wall.
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It isn’t about who is ‘for’ or ‘against’ you, it’s about who you are for.
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There is something insincere about a man or woman who repeatedly tells God how much he or she loves Him while refusing to obey Him.
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If you see your brother in need, it doesn’t matter if you already gave somewhere else. You should be open to the idea of God using you to meet your brother’s unexpected need.
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