God doesn’t owe us an explanation for everything and actually what I’ve found is that explanations don’t comfort. What comforts is the presence of God, not the explanation of God.
RICK WARRENWearing a mask wears you out. Faking it is fatiguing. The most exhausting activity is pretending to be what you know you aren’t.
More Rick Warren Quotes
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God’s ultimate goal for your life on earth is not comfort, but character development. He wants you to grow up spiritually and become like Christ.
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You cannot fulfil God’s purposes for your life while focusing on your own plans.
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The purpose of influence is to “speak up for those who have no influence.” It’s not about you.
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There’s a Grand Designer behind everything. Your life is not a result of random chance, fate, or luck. There is a master plan. History is His story. God is pulling the strings.
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Every problem is a character-building opportunity, and the more difficult it is, the greater the potential for building spiritual muscle and moral fiber.
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Because every day of your life was written on God’s calendar before you were born, everything that happens to you has spiritual significance.
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The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose.
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The easiest way to discover the purpose of an invention is to ask the creator of it. The same is true for discovering your life’s purpose: Ask God.
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Love leaves legacy. How you treated other people, not your wealth or accomplishments, is the most enduring impact you can leave on earth.
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Other people are going to find healing in your wounds. Your greatest life messages and your most effective ministry will come out of your deepest hurts.
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Remember that your character is the sum total of your habits.
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Life minus love equals zero.
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While it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others.
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To make the best use of your life, you must never forget two truths: First, compared with eternity, life is extremely brief. Second, earth is only a temporary residence. You won’t be here long, so don’t get too attached.
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Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance or hope.
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