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Repentance prepares us for His presence.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3484937,"Good things have become the enemy of the best things. I challenge you and release you right now as you read these words to let your heart be broken by the Holy Ghost. It’s time for you to make your life holy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3484935,"The word of the Lord to us is to stop seeking His benefits and seek Him. We are not to seek His hands any longer, but seek His face.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3484924,"We need Jesus every moment of every day. To say anything else is ludicrous.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},3484917,"I am tired of reading about God’s visitations of yesteryear. I want God to break out somewhere in my lifetime so that in the future my children can say, “I was there. I know; it’s true.” God has no grandchildren. Each generation must experience His presence. Recitation was never meant to take the place of visitation.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3484912,"We have churches filled with people who can win Bible trivia contests but who don’t know Him. I am afraid that some of us have been sidetracked or entangled by everything from prosperity to poverty, and we’ve become such an ingrown society of the self-righteous that our desires and our wants and those.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},3484901,"With relationship comes access, and with intimacy comes influence.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},3484897,"If you want the fire of God, you must become the fuel of God.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3484888,"God literally moves his throne from heaven. When this happens the church is building a chair, a seat, a place for God to come.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":78,"quote_text":79,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":80,"source":81,"quote_tag":82,"commentary":83},3484882,"Whatever impresses you attracts you. Whatever you pursue becomes your purpose.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nTommy Tenney, a renowned Christian author and speaker, likely penned this quote in the context of his teachings on spiritual growth and purpose. As the author of the popular book \"The God Chasers,\" Tenney emphasized the importance of aligning one's life with God's will. During this period, he was likely reflecting on the human tendency to chase after things that capture our imagination, rather than pursuing a purpose driven by a deeper connection with God.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath the surface of this quote is a subtle yet profound observation on the psychology of motivation. Tenney is suggesting that our desires and pursuits are often driven by a desire for excitement and novelty, rather than a genuine sense of purpose. This tension highlights the difference between being driven by external stimuli and being guided by a clear sense of direction.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the following strategy: take a step back and examine the things that capture your attention and inspire your passion. Ask yourself if they align with your core values and long-term goals. By being intentional about what you pursue and why, you can shift from being driven by fleeting interests to being guided by a clear sense of purpose that brings fulfillment and direction.",{"currentPage":85,"totalPages":86,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":87},1,5,10]