We all want to spend eternity with God. We just don't want to spend time with Him. We stand and stare from a distance, satisfied with superficiality. We Facebook more than we seek His face. We text more than we study The Text. And our eyes aren't fixed on Jesus. They're fixed on our i Phones and i Pads - emphasis on "i." Then we wonder why God feels so distant. It's because we're hugging the rim. We wonder why we're bored with our faith. It's because we're holding out. We want joy without sacrifice. We want character without suffering. We want success without failure. We want gain without pain. We want a testimony without the test. We want it all without going all out for it. . Mark Batterson
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Have you ever noticed that people who live their lives expecting the worst seldom get disappointed? They expect that their car will break down, their money will run out, their marriage will end in divorce, or their children will grow up to disappoint them. It is important for us to be realistic in our expectations when planning for eternity. We should never expect to be content with our faith in Christ. We need to be constantly challenged by Him.

Source: All In: You Are One Decision Away From A Totally Different Life

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