“

Following God is not a competition, not a fleeting pleasure, not something that can negatively consume you and leave you empty, and still longing to be filled.

“

If you really want something, the first step starts with you.

“

Don’t be passive; be patient. Understand that things won’t always go according to your plan, but that’s okay. Trust in the timing. Trust in the unfolding.

“

Every single time I gave my heart to my Father, I’ve watched His love surround and build and grow and change every single thing around me in powerful, indescribable ways

“

I’ve heard people complain about being given up on. It felt so bad, that they now “tested” people to see if they held on. And I wondered, is it going too far?

“

Trust in God. Trust in the universe. Trust in your own sturdy legs and beating heart.

“

Because when you pull back the curtain, when you strip down to the basics, when you unveil the truth about your relationship—trust is all there is. And if you don’t have trust, you don’t have real love.

“

I want you to tell me everything you’re afraid to say. Every honest thought, every hidden confession, every line that you’ve bitten back because you were terrified I wouldn’t feel the same. Trust me, I do.

“

I think people believe trusting is weak, is naïve. But I’ve never agreed with that.