This kingdom of God life is not a matter of waking up each morning with a list of chores or an agenda to be tended to, left on our bedside table by the Holy Spirit for us while we slept. We wake up already immersed in a large story of creation and covenant, of Israel and Jesus, the story of Jesus and the stories that Jesus told. We let ourselves be formed by these formative stories, and especially as we listen to the stories that Jesus tells, get a feel for the way he does it, the way he talks, the way he treats people, the Jesus way.

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It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up. —Babe Ruth

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The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Wake up every morning with the thought that something wonderful is about to happen.

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Every morning is a new opportunity to change your life. Make the most of it and have a great day.

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A person's a person, no matter how small. ― Dr. Seuss

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The best thing you can do for a person is to inspire them. That’s the best currency you can offer—inspiration. – Nipsey Hussle

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History has shown that one person's willingness to stand up for what is right can be the spark that ignites far-reaching change. ― Kamala Harris

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Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not; or that you feel good this morning; or that it is a morning to be good on?

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Life is too short to be scared and not take risks. I'd rather be the person that's like, 'I messed up,' than, 'I wish I did that.' -Justine Skye

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