Jesus didn't mean this as a sweeping command for everyone who has a lot of money. Jesus meant this for any of us who wallow in whatever abundance we have. I imagine Jesus looked straight into this young man's soul and said, 'I want you to give up the one thing you crave more than me. Then come, follow me.'
Lysa TerKeurstOur decisions arenโt just isolated choices. Our decisions point our lives in the directions weโre about to head. Show me a decision and Iโll show you a direction.
Lysa TerKeurstBig things are built one brick at a time. Victories are achieved one choice at a time. A life well lived is chosen one day at a time.
Lysa TerKeurstRaw emotions - anger, frustration, bitterness, resentment - are the feelings we tend to hide from people we want to impress but spew on those we love the most.
Lysa TerKeurst