The ultimate test of faith is not how loudly you praise God in happy times but how deeply you trust him in dark times.
RICK WARRENStart 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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In deep pain, people don’t need logic, advice, encouragement, or even Scripture. They just need you to show up and shut up.
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Those who follow the crowd usually get lost in it.
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You cannot exalt God and yourself at the same time.
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What matters is not the duration of your life, but the donation of it.
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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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God is much more concerned about your character than your career, because you will take your character into eternity, but not your career.
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Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves that allows us to get on with our lives instead of being trapped in the past by resentment.
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Remember how far you’ve come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be.
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Learning to love unselfishly is not an easy task. It runs counter to our self-centered nature.
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God doesn’t intend for you to handle all the pain and stress in your life by yourself. We were wired for each other. We need each other.
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If you are facing trouble right now, don’t ask, “Why me?” Instead ask, “What do you want me to learn?” Then trust God and keep on doing what’s right.
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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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People may refuse our love or reject our message, but they are defenseless against our prayers.
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The most common mistake Christians make in worship today is seeking an experience rather than seeking God.
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God accepts us unconditionally, and in his view we are all precious and priceless. Focus on this and you will not waste any time and effort trying to be someone you’re not.
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