He defied the odds. He didn't focus on his disadvantages. He didn't make excuses. He didn't try to avoid situations where the odds were against him...They thrive in the toughest circumstances because they know that impossible odds set the stage for amazing miracles. Pg 22
Maybe it's time to stop creating God in your image and let him create you in his. Pg 29
God wants you to get where God wants you to go more than you want to get where God wants you to go. Pg 30
“Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” We underestimate how much spiritual authority we have when we pray in accordance with the will of God. The word bind means to “prohibit or to fasten with chains.” Pg 35
The goal of love is fearlessness. Pg48
The cure for the fear of failure is not success. It's failure. The cure for the fear of rejection is not acceptance. It's rejection. Pg 50
Reframing problems is about shifting focus. You stop focusing on what's wrong with your circumstances. And you start focusing on what's right with God. Pg 67
I'm convinced that the only thing between you and your destiny is one small act of courage. One courageous choice may be the only thing between you and your dream becoming reality. Pg 106
Their fear of missing out is greater than their fear of messing up. Pg 108
Let me tell you something about stepping out in faith: You almost always second guess yourself. Pg 112
And they are willing to chase opportunities halfway around the world if that is what God is calling them to do. Pg 128
What excuses are you making?
I'm too busy.
I'm not qualified.
I'm too qualified.
I've got too many problems.
I don't have enough money.
I'm not ready yet.
Newsflash: You'll never be ready. Pg 141
(Noah, Sarah, The Israelites, David, Benaiah, The wise men, Peter, and Jesus all looked foolish.)
But that's the essence of faith. And the results speak for themselves.
Noah was saved from the flood. Sarah gave birth to Isaac. The walls of Jericho came tumbling down. David defeated Goliath. Benaiah killed the lion. The wise men found the Messiah. Peter walked on water. And Jesus rose from the dead. Pg 149
I have a core conviction: Christ followers ought to be the most passionate people on the planet. To be like Jesus is to be consumed with passion. Pg 163-164
And remember, you must take risks. That is the essence of faith. Pg 168
So let me ask you: What lion is God calling you to chase?
Lock eyes with the lion. Why would God be putting it in front of you? What good thing might God have waiting for you on the other side of this challenge? Pg 169