...if God is truly the greatest good on this earth, would He be loving us if He didn't draw us toward what is best for us (even if that happens to be Himself)?

There's no sense in improving your marriage until you are secure with God.

Lukewarm people love others but do not seek to love others as much as they love themselves.

The Bible says that when we obey God’s commands, we benefit. I think we naturally assume that if we look out for our own interests and concerns, we will be happy. But people who sacrifice for others will tell you that seasons of giving are the most rewarding of their lives.

It's much less demanding to think about God's will for your future than it is to ask Him what He wants you to do in the next ten minutes.

You and I are not allowed to tell Him how much He can hate it (sin).

It is true that God may have called you to be exactly where you are. But, it is absolutely vital to grasp that he didn’t call you there so you could settle in and live your life in comfort and superficial peace.