God often guides by what He doesn't provide. Craig Groeschel More Quotes by Craig Groeschel More Quotes From Craig Groeschel With prayer, you may be able to start one discipline or habit that will overflow into many more positive, God-honoring traits. Craig Groeschel disciplineprayermay As we're growing closer to God, I ask people to decide when God wants them to stay planted exactly where they are. Craig Groeschel growingwantpeople God's Word instructs us, teaches us, guides us, encourages us, convicts us, and helps conform us to the image of Christ. Craig Groeschel guideshelpingchrist All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Craig Groeschel servant-of-godtrainingteaching Twenty-nine years ago, I came to faith in Christ after a gentleman from the Gideon's International gave me a free copy of the New Testament Bible. I started in Matthew and read all the way to Ephesians 2 when it finally clicked for me. After reading about salvation by grace through faith, I cried out to Jesus for his forgiveness and surrendered my whole life to Him. At that moment, I became a new person. Craig Groeschel readingyearsjesus God could have programmed us as robots to do whatever he tells us, but then we'd never have the freedom to love and worship him. Craig Groeschel robotsworship In each big decision, we'll always make them by faith. Craig Groeschel big-decisionsbigsdecision The Bible is the best and most important tool in discerning direction from God. Craig Groeschel discerningimportanttools Because my life was changed by God's Word, I love every organization that helps people know him through his Word. Craig Groeschel organizationhelpingpeople Personally, I hate flossing. So this is the first discipline I quit when I am stressed. But if I stop this one important habit, then I might be tempted to cheat on my eating plan, stay up too late, or skip my Bible reading. If I stay faithful in doing something that I don't enjoy, I tend to believe that I'm disciplined. Therefore, I eat better, go to bed on time, and stay in God's Word. Craig Groeschel hatereadingbelieve Without being legalistic, we should be careful and wise in all decisions we make. Craig Groeschel decisions-we-makeshouldwise Some decisions are obviously much more inconsequential than others. For example, let's say you choose the blue shirt over the red one; not much is likely to change. Red meat over white meat once a week won't likely make a huge difference in your health. But if you believe that grilled chicken is healthier than a cheeseburger, your lunch choice might cause you to pause; especially if you know that the cheeseburger also comes with fries and a large chocolate shake. Craig Groeschel lunchwhitebelieve Those who have it stick with what brings it. Craig Groeschel sticks To be great at a few things and experience it, you'll have to say no to many things. Craig Groeschel Honor, publicly, results in influence, privately. Craig Groeschel resultsinfluencehonor Tragically, many people have this faithless, wishy-washy mindset, which causes them to lose the battle in their minds before they ever fight it in the world. Craig Groeschel fightingmindpeople What you fear reveals where you trust God the least Craig Groeschel trust-in-god When we place our discontented egos on the altar of gratitude, we develop contented altar egos filled with thanksgiving. Craig Groeschel filledgratitudeego I was a full-time pastor and a part-time follower of Christ. Craig Groeschel pastorfollowerschrist The things we worry about the most are the hints we trust God with the least. Craig Groeschel hintstrust-in-godworry
