If you’re following God and haven’t lost much of what you’ve been holding on to – follow a little closer.
BOB GOFFWhen you trust someone, you don’t need to know everything.
More Bob Goff Quotes
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Most people need love and acceptance a lot more than they need advice.
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I used to hope the things I did would work; now I hope they last.
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I never know what all of the steps are but I do know the next step.
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I don’t think success is what we’ve made of ourselves; I think it’s what we’ve made of others.
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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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I used to think God wouldn’t talk to me, but now I know I’m just selective with what I choose to hear.
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There’s a lot to be concerned about; there’s more to be hopeful for.
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God delights in answering our impossible prayers.
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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?’
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I know that sounds so circular, but for you, what you were made to do, is different than what I was made to do.
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I don’t know every step I’m supposed to take. I think Jesus just wants me to take the next step.
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Whatever you’re aiming for, God’s better.
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Fix your eyes on Jesus; it’s ok to stare.
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God made beauty so we’d know how He felt about us.
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Do one thing that’s heroic for you today – big or small – and fear won’t define you anymore.
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We’ll never honor Christ if we forget how to honor each other.
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Living a life of following Christ means constant interruptions.
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Small streams don’t plan to be mighty rivers. We just move in a direction; God decides what He’ll have us become.
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Live your life like you’re exactly who Jesus thinks you are.
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What Jesus said we could do is leave typical behind.
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What would be the first thing I’d add back? Jesus. It sounds a little bit like a Sunday school answer, but that’s what I do. Then what’s the next thing? And I’d say, well, loving people. And then the next.
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…we need to stop plotting the course and instead just land the plane on our plans to make a difference by getting to the “do” part of faith.
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It has always seemed to me that broken things, just like broken people, get used more; it’s probably because God has more pieces to work with.
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You don’t need a plan; you just need to be present.
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Love God. Love people. And do stuff. That’s my punch list everyday.
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Figure out what fuels your joy, then do lots of that
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