As we set out to follow Christ, we must be prepared that at some point in our life, following Jesus is going to make life harder. – Kevin DeYoung
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Those most mature in Jesus are not those working hardest for him but…
Those most mature in Jesus are not those working hardest for him but those resting best in him. – JD Greear
Be at peace this morning, because everything that confuses, overwhelms, or…
Be at peace this morning, because everything that confuses, overwhelms, or disturbs you has not taken your Lord by surprise. – Paul David Tripp
Some of the reasons you gave up were not because it was hard
Some of the reasons you gave up were not because it was hard, but because you didn’t know you were winning. – Steven Furtick
Father, keep us mindful
Father, keep us mindful, and heart engaged, with those for whom the Christmas season is hard, lonely, and sad. #MayWeLoveWell -Scotty Smith
The weaker we feel
The weaker we feel, the harder we lean. And the harder we lean, the stronger we grow. -J.I. Packer