We have control over our prayer life, our relationship with Jesus.
Francis ChanRead
A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the best thing he can do is be faithful to his Savior in every aspect of his life, continually saying "Thank You!" to God. An obsessed person knows there can never be intimacy if he is always trying to pay God back or work hard enough to be worthy. He revels in his role as a child and friend of God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True intimacy with God comes from a faithful relationship, not from striving to earn worthiness.
In this quote, Francis Chan emphasizes that a genuine, obsessive love for Jesus entails being faithful and grateful, rather than trying to earn God's approval through actions. He highlights that true intimacy with God is established when one embraces their identity as His child and friend, appreciating the relationship with gratitude instead of a sense of obligation.
Themes
FaithIntimacyGratitudeFriendshipSavior
In practice
Example use cases
During a church sermon about relationship with God, to illustrate the importance of gratitude.
More from Francis Chan
All quotes →A disciple is a disciple maker.
Francis ChanRead
Don't fall into the trap of studying the Bible without doing what it says.
Francis ChanRead
Our God listens to us. Our God is a living God. He's not a block of wood you made up that's not going to answer you. My God listens to me. He answers me.
Francis ChanRead
...I don't have to worry about not meeting His expectations. God will ensure my success in accordance with His plan, not mine.
Francis ChanRead
People who are obsessed with Jesus aren't consumed with their personal safety and comfort above all else. Obsessed people care more about God's kingdom coming to this earth than their own lives being shielded from pain or distress.
Francis ChanRead
Similar quotes
and here I felt a strange leaping of my heart-God did! My job was to simply follow His leading one step at a time, holding every decision up to him in prayer.
Corrie Ten BoomRead
My confidence is placed in God who does not need our help for accomplishing his designs. Our single endeavor should be to give ourselves to the work and to be faithful to him, and not to spoil his work by our shortcomings.
Isaac JoguesRead
The issue is not going to church; rather, the issue is worshipping and renewing covenants as we attend church. The issue is not going to or through the temple; rather, the issue is having in our hearts the spirit, the covenants, and the ordinances of the Lord's house. The issue is not going on a mission; rather, the issue is becoming a missionary and serving throughout our entire life with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength.
David A. BednarRead
It's been a constant struggle with my athletic career to identify myself as a child of God and understand that His love is unconditional for us; it's not conditional like fans, or coaches, or even myself.
Benjamin WatsonRead
Praise is the beauty of a Christian. What wings are to a bird, what fruit is to the tree, what the rose is to the thorn, that is praise to a child of God.
Charles SpurgeonRead
This is me, a sinner on whom the Lord has turned his gaze. And this is what I said when they asked me if I would accept my election as pontiff. I am a sinner, but I trust in the infinite mercy and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ, and I accept in a spirit of penance.
Pope FrancisRead