The gospel is not a way to get people to heaven; it is a way to get people to God. It’s a way of overcoming every obstacle to everlasting joy in God. If we don’t want God above all things, we have not been converted by the gospel. — John Piper
overcome
His favor is for a lifetime
His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. -Psalms 30:5
Deny the temptation
Deny the temptation that comes at you tonight. Respond to it by saying, “I’m dead!” -Cornelius Lindsey
Don’t let your hurt
Don’t let your hurt become hate. -Mark Driscoll
So that thing
So, that thing you were so excited about turned out to be harder than you dreamed. Things that matter always are. ENDURE. Harvest will come. -Beth Moore
Grace is power
Grace is not simply leniency when we have sinned. Grace is the enabling gift of God not to sin. Grace is power, not just pardon. -John Piper
