God has a purpose behind every problem. He uses circumstances to develop our character. In fact, he depends more on circumstances to make us like Jesus than he depends on our reading the Bible.
RICK WARRENGod changes caterpillars into butterflies, sand into pearls and coal into diamonds using time and pressure. He’s working on you, too.
More Rick Warren Quotes
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When God is at the center of your life, you Worship, when He’s not, you Worry.
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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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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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If Jesus is king in heaven then the Kingdom of God is in heaven. If Jesus is king, reign on earth then the Kingdom of Heaven is on earth. If Jesus is king in my heart, then the Kingdom of God is in me.
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Living by faith isn’t living with certainty. It’s trusting God in spite of unanswered questions and unresolved doubts.
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Start today by practicing constant conversation with God and continual mediation on his Word. Prayer lets you speak to God; mediation lets God speak to you.
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You’ll find success in life when you stop trying to include God in your plans and Instead ask God to include you in His.
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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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Receiving, reading, researching, remembering, and reflecting on the Word of God are all useless if we fail to put what we learn into practice.
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Real security can only be found in that which can never be taken from you – your relationship with God.
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You can’t make a life without making mistakes. Relax and learn something.
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You cannot fulfil God’s purposes for your life while focusing on your own plans.
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You never know God is all you need until God is all you have.
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God sometimes removes a person from your life for your protection. Don’t run after them.
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If you try to serve people, it impresses them. If you try to impress people it irritates them.
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