God doesn’t want religious duty. He doesn’t want a distracted, half-hearted, ‘Fine, I’ll read a chapter, now are You happy?’ attitude. God wants His word to be a delight to us, so much that we meditate on it day and night.
FRANCIS CHANGrace is when you should be totally punished but are blessed for no reason.
More Francis Chan Quotes
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The God who loans you life sees your every move, hears each word you speak, knows your every thought. You are seen by God. Noticed. Known.
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Are we in love with God or just His stuff?
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I have one reason why you should walk away from that temptation right now. One reason: God. Is. Better.
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When I am consumed by my problems-stressed out about my life, my family, and my job-I actually convey the belief that I think the circumstances are more important than God’s command to always rejoice.
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Following Christ isn’t something that can be done halfheartedly or on the side. It is not a label we can display when it is useful. It must be central to everything we do and are.
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God never breaks His promises.
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But God doesn’t call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn’t come through.
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Trust whatever He has for you. It will be better than anything you can plan for yourself.
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Marriage is one of the most humbling, sanctifying journeys you will ever be a part of. It forces us to wrestle with our selfishness and pride. But it also gives us a platform to display love and commitment.
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We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness.
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We need to be more concerned about who we are before God than our reputation before people.
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God has allowed hard things in your life so you can show the world that your God is great and that knowing Him brings peace and joy, even when life is hard.
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Christianity was simple: fight your desires in order to please God.
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Do you know that nothing you do in this life will ever matter, unless it is about loving God and loving the people he has made?
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The irony is that while God doesn’t need us but still wants us, we desperately need God but don’t really want Him most of the time.
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