When it feels like we need to choose between being right and being humble- pick both
Bob GoffRead
No one leads people to Jesus; He leads people to Himself. All the pressure's off; just go love everybody without agenda.
Interpretation
True leadership comes from loving others without ulterior motives, allowing faith to guide rather than forcing it.
This quote by Bob Goff emphasizes the importance of unconditional love as a means to inspire others. Rather than attempting to lead or convert people through pressure or agendas, one should simply show love and let their faith and connection to Jesus naturally attract others to Him.
In practice
In a sermon about unconditional love, this quote could inspire the congregation to act without expectation.
When it feels like we need to choose between being right and being humble- pick both
I used to think God guided us by opening and closing doors, but now I know sometimes God wants us to kick some doors down.
Being engaged is a way of doing life, a way of living and loving. It's about going to extremes and expressing the bright hope that life offers us, a hope that makes us brave and expels darkness with light. That's what I want my life to be all about - full of abandon, whimsy, and in love.
Whimsy doesn't care if you are the driver or the passenger; all that matters is that you are on your way.
Courage doesn't mean we're not afraid anymore, it just means our actions aren't controlled by our doubts.
God pursues us into whatever dark place we've landed and behind whatever locked door holds us in. He holds our unwashed and dirty hands and models how He wants us to pursue each other And He says to ordinary people like me and you that instead of closing our eyes and bowing our heads, sometimes God wants us to keep our eyes open for people in need, do something about it, and bow our whole lives to Him instead.
I dare not ask a kiss;_x000D_ _x000D_ I dare not beg a smile;_x000D_ _x000D_ Lest having that or this,_x000D_ _x000D_ I might grow proud the while._x000D_ _x000D_ No, no, the utmost share_x000D_ _x000D_ Of my desire shall be_x000D_ _x000D_ Only to kiss that air,_x000D_ _x000D_ That lately kissed thee.
We are not held back by the love we didn't receive in the past, but by the love we're not extending in the present.
Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world a mother's love is not.
Without your wounds where would your power be? It is your melancholy that makes your low voice tremble into the hearts of men and women. The very angels themselves cannot persuade the wretched and blundering children on earth as can one human being broken on the wheels of living. In Loveβs service, only wounded soldiers can serve. Physician, draw back.
Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference. Perhaps this is why we always love madly someone who treats us with indifference.
Every act of love is a work of peace no matter how small.
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