When it feels like we need to choose between being right and being humble- pick both
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We'll fill our lives with what we cultivate the most. Plant grace by the acre.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our lives reflect what we focus on and nurture. By promoting kindness and grace, we can create a more fulfilling existence.
This quote from Bob Goff emphasizes the idea that our lives are shaped by what we choose to cultivate. By intentionally planting seeds of grace and kindness, we can enrich our experiences and interactions with others, ultimately leading to a more positive and fulfilling life. It encourages us to focus our efforts on nurturing qualities that promote harmony and understanding.
Themes
GraceCultivationLifeKindnessPositivity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational talk to inspire others to spread kindness.
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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.
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