He asks if we’ll give up that thing we’re so proud of, that thing we believe causes us to matter in the eyes of the world, and give it up to follow Him. He’s asking us, ‘Will you take what you think defines you, leave it behind, and let Me define who you are instead?’
BOB GOFFThe shallow end of hope is usually the deep end of grace.
More Bob Goff Quotes
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God finds us in the holes we dig for ourselves. We see failures; He sees foundations.
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It’s easy to confuse a lot of activity with a purposeful life. Do what lasts; let the rest fall away.
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Surround yourself with prompts that remind you who Jesus is.
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Great love leaves little doubt.
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The shallow end of hope is usually the deep end of grace.
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When you trust someone, you don’t need to know everything.
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Jesus won’t try to speak over the noise in our lives; love whispers so we won’t be confused about who’s doing the talking.
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Insecurity wants us to keep track of our failures; grace doesn’t even write them down.
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People who want to manipulate you will fear your joy, because it’s not easily controlled.
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We keep asking for answers; God keeps sending us people.
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We’ll never honor Christ if we forget how to honor each other.
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I once heard somebody say that God had closed a door on an opportunity they had hoped for. But I’ve always wondered if when we want to do something that we know is right and good,
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Being engaged is a way of doing life, a way of living and loving. It’s about going to extremes and expressing the bright hope that life offers us.
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We’re all amateurs when it comes to love. Don’t be too hard on each other.
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What I’ve learned the more time I’ve spent following Jesus is that God delights in answering our impossible prayers.
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