I thought I would share some quotes by John Piper off of his website http://www.desiringgod.org/:
"holy living is the outward form of delighting in God above all sin"
"The greatest news in all the world is that there is no final conflict between my passion for joy and God's passion for his glory. The knot that ties these together is the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him."
"The love of God is not God's making much of us, but God's saving us from self-centeredness so that we can enjoy making much of him forever. And our love to others is not our making much of them, but helping them to find satisfaction in making much of God."
"Do people go to the Grand Canyon to increase their self-esteem? Probably not. This is, at least, a hint that the deepest joys in life come not from savoring the self, but from seeing splendor. And in the end even the Grand Canyon will not do. We were made to enjoy God. "
Read the entire articles:
http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/
Articles/ByDate/2000/
1515_The_Goal_of_Gods_Love_May_Not_Be_What_You_Think_It_Is/
http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TasteAndSee/
ByDate/2005/1288_Godly_Sorrow_Jesus_and_Ours/
My Lord and God, great is your love and greatly to be enjoyed. Thank you for revealing your great salvation that I may sing, dance and celebrate the greatness of your mercy!
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John -
God really speaks and does many a work thru you! That which you've posted here is just one example of how he uses you to reach out to others - myself being one of those who has been touched and inspired. Your faith and Love for the Lord is awesome - and THANK-YOU for sharing that with me...........................
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