Bob Goff Quotes
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When you love people like Jesus, you get messy. But messy looks good on you!
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We won't be distracted by comparison if we're captivated with purpose.
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The words we speak to each other should leave stretch marks, not bruises. Love is always picky about what it says.
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If you’re following God and haven’t lost much of what you’ve been holding on to - follow a little closer.
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Surround yourself with prompts that remind you who Jesus is.
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It's easy to confuse a lot of activity with a purposeful life. Do what lasts; let the rest fall away.
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I once heard somebody say that God had closed a door on an opportunity they had hoped for. But I've always wondered if when we want to do something that we know is right and good, God places that desire deep in our hearts because He wants it for us and it honors Him. Maybe there are times when we think a door has been closed and, instead of misinterpreting the circumstances, God wants us to kick it down. Or perhaps just sit outside of it long enough until somebody tells us we can come in.
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The real game of Bigger and Better that Jesus is playing with us usually isn't about money or possessions or even our hopes. It's about our pride. He asks if we'll give up that thing we're so proud of, that thing we believe causes us to matter in the eyes of the world, and give it up to follow Him. He's asking us, 'Will you take what you think defines you, leave it behind, and let Me define who you are instead?'
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God isn't trying to make our lives easier; He wants to make them more meaningful.
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Courageous people feel the same fear everyone else does, they just decide to not be afraid anymore.
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We don't really make friends, they make us.
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The world will figure out what we really believe, by watching what we actually do.
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Love God, love your neighbors, and do stuff!
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Don't let who you were talk you out of who you are becoming.
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Do what lasts, get around to everything else.
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We determine how much influence we'll have, when we decide how available we'll be.
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The thing I love about God is He intentionally guides people into failure.
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We'll never honor Christ if we forget how to honor each other.
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God often waits until we're out of ideas before He lets us know His plans. He competes for our hearts, not our attention.
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Jesus lets us be real with our life and our faith.
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People who take huge risks aren't afraid to fail. In fact, they love to fail. It's because failing means they found the edge.
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If we only do what we're familiar with, we might miss what we've been made for.
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You don't need a plan; you just need to be present.
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Love like there's no tomorrow; live like there's no yesterday. We're forgiven; now go love people like we believe it.