Bill Johnson on responsibility
Bill Johnson93 quotes“My responsibility is to obey, to surrender my heart and to yield myself to the will of God. It is in the process of obedience that we gain understanding.”
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My future is drawing me into a hope-filled life that has a purpose of saying, ‘on earth as it is in Heaven.’
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson Obedience is not measured by our ability to obey laws and principles, obedience is measured by our response to God’s voice.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson Truths that are not experienced are, in effect, more like theories than truths. Whenever God reveals truth to us He is inviting us into a divine encounter.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson Perfectionism is the counterfeit of excellence. Excellence is Kingdom, while perfectionism is religion. What ever you do, do it with all you might, and as unto the Lord. That is excellence.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson You cannot hold God hostage (to your questions). He doesn’t owe you an answer. If you want the peace that passes understanding, you’re going to have to give up your right to understanding. It’s called trust.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson You have authority over every storm you can sleep in
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson I cannot live in mediocrity, content with merely knowing that there is more of God to experience and explore -and then do nothing about it.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson When we pursue kingdom principles above His presence, we are looking for the kingdom without a king.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson Leaders who lack passion cost everyone who follows.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson The most simple way to stay encouraged is to feed your heart on what He is doing, not on what He hasn’t done. If you can’t see what He is doing, feed on what He has done in the past.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson An area of life that does not have hope is under a lie.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson God wants people to meet Him when they meet us.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson Nothing compares with the satisfaction of pleasing the heart of our heavenly Father.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson People follow courage, not titles.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson Radical obedience always gives priority to what God has said over what He hasn’t said.
Bill JohnsonBill Johnson We all remember things, it’s what we remember that determines how we live.
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