Bill Hybels quotes - page 7

He's dangerous because when God talks to him Bob will do whatever God asks him to do at great cost, even if no one agrees, if it's contrary to the way the stream is going, if Bob feels God is in it he will do it. (Bill Hybels)

God wants to father all of us until we're dead sure of his approval, his guiding power and his promise of heaven.

Bill Hybels

Prayerless people cut themselves off from God's peace and from his prevailing power, and a common result is that they feel overwhelmed, overrun, beaten down, pushed around, and defeated by a world operating with a take-no-prisoners approach.

Bill Hybels

The idea that God doesn't care about his children is rooted in a lie, plain and simple.

Bill Hybels

Creating planets didn't seem to be much of a problem for God. Neither was raising the dead. Nothing is too difficult for God to handle, but we won't see much proof of this until we actually ask him to handle it.

Bill Hybels

Our spirits, like our bodies, have requirements for health and growth. Some people don't want to pay the price of developing good spiritual habits.

Bill Hybels

When we make a habit of prayer, we stay constantly tuned to God's presence and open to receive his blessings.

Bill Hybels

I sometimes wonder if my requests are legitimate. So I'm honest with God. I say, "Lord, I don't know if I have the right to ask for this. I don't know how I should pray about it. But I hand it over to your now, and if you'll tell me how to pray, I'll pray your way."

Bill Hybels

When I pray, I'm not just telling God my problems, but rather I'm turning over my biggest concerns to him. It's only when I've put them in his capable hands that I can go about my day in his strength and freedom.

Bill Hybels

Before bringing a request to the Lord, it's a good idea to ask: If God granted this request, would it bring glory to him? Would it advance his kingdom? Would it help people? Would it help me to grow spiritually?

Bill Hybels

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