You cannot build God’s reputation if you aren’t willing to risk yours.
The greatest tragedy in life is the prayers that go unanswered simply because they go unasked.
Prayer turns ordinary parents into prophets who shape the destinies of their children, grandchildren, and every generation that follows.
It is absolutely imperative at the outset that you come to terms with this simple yet life-changing truth: God is for you. If you don't believe that, then you'll pray small timid prayers; if you do believe it, then you'll pray big audacious prayers.
Never underestimate the power of a single prayer.
One of the truest tests of spiritual maturity is seeing the miraculous in the monotonous.
You are only one prayer away from a dream fulfilled, a promise kept, or a miracle performed.
If you've never had a God-sized dream that scared you half to death, then you haven't really come to life. If you've never been overwhelmed by the impossibility of your plans, then your God is too small. If your vision isn't perplexingly impossible, then you need to expand the radiuses of your prayer circles.
Prayers are prophecies. They are the best predictors of your spiritual future. Who you become is determined by how you pray. Ultimately, the transcript of your prayers becomes the script of your life.
The plans of God are only revealed in the presence of God.
You need to circle the goals God wants you to go after, the promises God wants you to claim, and the dreams God wants you to pursue. And once you spell Jericho, you need to circle it in prayer. Then you need to keep circling until the walls come tumbling down.
Whatever God wants to do through you, He will do in you first. You've got to be what you want to see.
Our Heavenly Father is far too wise and loves us far too much to give us everything we ask for.
We give up too easily. We give up too soon. We quit praying right before the miracle happens.
Do you trust that God is for you even when He doesn’t give you what you asked for?
Over the years I've grown more comfortable with making people uncomfortable because that is when growth can happen. You need a little conflict. You need a little tension. And that is part of my calling. A little tough love goes a long way!
To me, growing into spiritual maturity is becoming less self-conscious and more God-conscious.
God is not a genie in a bottle, and your wish is not His command. His command better be your wish.
Sure, you can choose the safety and predictability of the cage, forfeiting the adventure God has destined for you. But you won't be the only one missing out or losing out. When you lack the courage to chase the Wild Goose, the opportunity costs are staggering. Who might not hear about the love of God if you don't seize the opportunity to tell them? Who might be stuck in poverty, stuck in ignorance, stuck in pain if you're not there to help free them? Where might the advance of God's kingdom in the world stall out because you weren't there on the front lines?
The genealogy of blessing always traces back to God-ordained risk.
Prayer is the difference between you fighting for God and God fighting for you. Secret prayer is our secret weapon.
Ultimately, the transcript of your prayers becomes the script of your life.
As I look back on my own life, I recognize this simple truth: The greatest opportunities were the scariest lions. Part of me has wanted to play it safe, but I’ve learned that taking no risks is the greatest risk of all.
You are someone else's miracle! God is setting up divine appointments and it is our job to keep them
What sets lion chasers apart isn’t the outcome. It’s the courage to chase God-sized dreams.
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