Describe the God you've rejected. Describe the God you don't believe in. Maybe I don't believe in that God either.

We're far worse than we ever imagined, and far more loved than we could ever dream.

Rejoicing and repentance must go together. Repentance without rejoicing will lead to despair. Rejoicing without repentance is shallow and will only provide passing inspiration instead of deep change.

The greatness of prayer is nothing but an extension of the greatness and glory of God in our lives To fail to pray, then, is not to merely break some religious rule - it is a failure to treat God as God. It is a sin against his glory

Prayer should be done regularly, persistently, resolutely, and tenaciously at least daily, whether we feel like it or not.

We must have a strong inner life of fellowship and intimacy with Jesus if we are going to have a strong outer life of ministry

The more you see your own flaws and sins, the more precious, electrifying, and amazing God’s grace appears to you.