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We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness.

Francis Chan

The wise man comes to God without saying a word and stands in awe of Him.
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God Himself Man Stand Wisdom Word
Let us be eager to leave what is familiar for what is true.
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Leaving Similar True
The Bible teaches that true joy is formed in the midst of the difficult seasons of life.
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Difficult Joy Life Season Teaching True
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.
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Chapter Day God Himself Meditation Night Religious
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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Command Consumption Family Important Life Problem Rejoice
We are here to love. Not much else matters.
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Important Love Value Worth
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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Afraid Call Comfortable God Himself Situation Trouble Trust
Are we in love with God or just His stuff?
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Difference God Love Wealth
Christians are like manure: spread them out and they help everything grow better, but keep them in one big pile and they stink horribly.
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Fertilizer Growth Help Togetherness
God is not just one thing we add to the mix called life. He wants an invitation from us to permeate everything and every part of us.
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God Invitation Life Ourselves
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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Commitment Display Humble Journey Love Marriage Platform Pride
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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Compassionate God Himself Life Love People
Can you worship a God who isn’t obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?
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Action Explanation God Himself Obligation Worship Yourself
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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God Life Loan Move Talk Thinking Word Yourself
We have a God who is a Creator, not a duplicator.
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Creation Fake God
The message of the Bible is not about God in Heaven who wants to take from you. It’s about God who wants to give to you.
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God Heaven Message Yourself

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