You were created to add to life on earth, not just take from it. God wants you to give something back.
Rick WarrenWorry is focused thinking on something negative. Meditation is doing the same thing only focusing on God's word instead of your problem.
Rick WarrenLasting love extends grace. No relationship will make it without grace. The Bible tells us that this is part of love. You're not going to have a relationship unless you have forgiveness, mercy, patience, acceptance, grace. You've got to cut people some slack.
Rick WarrenNow, what is Jesus Christ? The fruit of the spirit is a good example. Jesus is total love, total joy, total peace, total patient, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, and self-control.
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