I feel like I should turn this into a column or serial post because I am always reading or "pinning" thought-provoking quotes. So I figured, I might as well just share a few of my favorites with you guys! The only problem is, this list is always changing, so maybe you'll see a part 2 later this year.
So, without further ado, here are some quotes to make you think.
1. "Life is about WHY you do what you do." - Louie Giglio
Louie said this at Passion Conference last week, and I'm not sure he's the first person to come up with this idea, but it stuck with me. There is a Ted Talk below about how businesses have this concept. Personally, I think people should too. At the end of the day, your why defines you. *Disclaimer: it's 18 minutes long but totally worth it*
2. "Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree." -Martin Luther
I think it shows small things are important. They can make a world of difference.
3. "Life's what you make it." - Hannah Montana
I mean, she's right. No room for complaining, it is what you make it...so let's make it rock?
4. "Certain things catch your eye, but only pursue those that capture the heart." - Ancient Indian Proverb
Can I get an amen? Proof that not everything that looks good, is good.
5. "Change your thoughts and you can change your world." - Norman Peale
Maybe it's just me, but if you are tired of the same old same old, only you can change it. I could rant about this, but I'll just let the quote speak for itself.
6. "It's never too late to be what you might have been." - George Elliot
Cue the 5-year-old dream of becoming the best doctor in the whole world, owning a mansion, and having a ~McDreamy~ hubby. Maybe, not. But in all seriousness, if you just want to be a better person, it's not too late.
7. "When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one what has been opened for us." - Helen Keller
Helen, always so wise. I found this, had forgotten about it and wished I hadn't. Thanks for the reminder girl.
8. "God has it all under control if you just let God be God."
The pastor at my church at school said this, so I guess we could give the credit to him. Either way, he was right. Give your problems to the big man and he will faithfully answer, I promise.
9. "God is most glorified in you when you are most satisfied in him." - John Piper
'Nuff said.
10. "What a shame it would be for the enemy to see more potential in you than you do." - Priscilla Shirer
I hope you read this and understand. I considered writing an entire article on this one quote, but here is the paragraph version. The devil schemes against you, all the time. He does this because he knows the power of the Holy Spirit that is in you once you believe in God. He knows what amazing things you can do for the kingdom of God. He wants to stop you, because he sees the potential in you, that you don't see. That's going to stick with me for a while.
If you have 50 minutes, watch this. You'll get a whole lot more than a paragraph out of it.
So there's some food for thought this week. I'm obviously not wise, but these people are and I hope their wiseness benefitted you today. I am always open to cool other quotes, so if you want to send me one of your favorites, it'll probably make my day!
