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 GOFFI learned that fully loving and fully living are not only synonymous but the kind of life that Jesus invited us to be part of.
More Bob Goff Quotes
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Loving people the way Jesus did, means living a life of constant interruptions. Bring it.
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Selfless love is always costly; fear can’t afford it, pride doesn’t understand it and friends never forget it.
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I think of the church as this bride of Christ, who is incredibly capable of doing amazing things. And so where we see injustice, we come, not with fists clenched but with palms up.
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People who want to manipulate you will fear your joy, because it’s not easily controlled.
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Words people say not only have a shelf life but have the ability to shape life.
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God makes confetti out of our titles and accomplishments to celebrate the poor and the humble.
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If we only do what we’re familiar with, we might miss what we’ve been made for.
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We plant sod where God wants 2 plant seed. He’s more interested in growing our character than having us look finished.
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I used to think I could learn about Jesus by studying Him, but now I know Jesus doesn’t want stalkers.
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I used to think God guided us by opening and closing doors, but now I know sometimes God wants us to kick some doors down.
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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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Grace means we don’t need to airbrush our lives to make them look like they’re working.
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I used to think JESUS motivated us with ultimatums, but now I know He pursues us in LOVE.
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Love doesn’t try to be efficient; when it is most extravagant, it is least wasted.
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Day turned to night, His friends scattered and death thought it had won. But heaven just started counting to three
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