“You know you’re surrendered to God when you rely on God to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda, and control the situation. You let go and let God work. You don’t have to always be “in charge.” The Bible says, “Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him.”13 Instead of trying harder, you trust more. You also know you’re surrendered when you don’t react to criticism and rush to defend yourself. Surrendered hearts show up best in relationships. You don’t edge others out, you don’t demand your rights, and you aren’t self-serving when you’re surrendered.”
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Rick Warren
“Jesus honored God by fulfilling his purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to God.”
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“Impression without expression causes depression. Study without service leads to spiritual stagnation.”
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Rick Warren
“We're not completely happy here because we're not supposed to be!”
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“You didn't create yourself, so there is no way you can tell yourself what you were created for.”
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Rick Warren
“While it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others.
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“You exist only because God wills that you exist.
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“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can.”
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“Thinking about My Purpose POINT TO PONDER: Happiness is my choice. I don’t need anyone’s approval to be happy. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.” PSALM 27:10 (NLT) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: Whose opinion matters most to me? Whose approval am I living for?”
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“We bring God glory by worshiping him. Worship is our first responsibility to God. We worship God by enjoying him.”
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Rick Warren
“The secret of endurance is to remember that your pain is temporary but your reward will be eternal
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“Gossip is passing on information when you are neither part of the problem nor part of the solution.”
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Rick Warren
“Circumstances cannot change the character of God.”
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Rick Warren
“Preparing you for these two questions is the goal of this book. The first question will determine where you spend eternity. The second question will determine what you do in eternity. By the end of this book you will be ready to answer both questions.”
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“Shrimp and scallops are also healthy forms of seafood low in toxins and high in good quality protein and minerals.”
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