It only makes sense to ask God for guidance in the context of a life committed to “seeking first the kingdom.”
JOHN ORTBERGSelf-improvement is no more God’s plan than self-salvation.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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In reality, each thought we have carries with it a little spiritual power, a tug toward or away from God. No thought is purely neutral.
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Both hope and pessimism are deeply contagious. And no one is more infectious than a leader.
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God has entrusted us with his most precious treasure – people. He asks us to shepherd and mold them into strong disciples, with brave faith and good character.
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We tend to be preoccupied by our problems when we have a heightened sense of vulnerability and a diminished sense of power. Today, see each problem as an invitation to prayer.
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You have a “turn” every time you have an opportunity to choose. But most of us only see a tiny fraction of the choices we have.
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Passion for our work is not usually a subterranean volcano waiting to erupt. It is a muscle that gets strengthened a little each day as we show up – as we do what is expected of us, and then some.
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God wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
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Significance is about who we are before it is about what we do.
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If we are serious about loving God, we must begin with people, all people. And especially we must learn to love those that the world generally discards.
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The greatest moment of your life is now. This moment is God’s irreplaceable gift to you.
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Jesus changed how the world thinks about science, medicine, human rights, education & more.
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Willpower is trying very hard not to do something you want to do very much.
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Today, see each problem as an invitation to prayer.
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When we live in the love of God, we begin to pay attention to people the way God pays attention to us.
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True repentance never leads to despair. Its leads home. It leads to grace.
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