The Kyle Idleman Prodigal Collection: AHA, 40 Days to Lasting Change, Praying for Your Prodigal

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“Procrastination is one of the chief tools Satan uses to prevent AHA from happening in your life. He knows that if you put off taking action long enough, you will soon go back to sleep. And here’s why procrastination is so effective: Even though we are still sitting in the pigpen, we feel as though we’ve done something. It lets us off the hook because we’re not saying, ‘No;’ we’re just saying, ‘Not right now.’ We’re not turning the alarm off; we’re just hitting the snooze button. So we’re able to close our eyes and go back to sleep, because we have every intention of getting up—just not yet.” (source)

“I’ve discovered that what drives many travelers to the Distant Country is that they are running away from a god that doesn’t exist. For one reason or another, their perception of God doesn’t match up with reality. They are rejecting a god they created rather than the true God who created them.” (source)

“It may sound harsh to say, but the number-one contributor to spiritual growth is not sermons, books, or small groups; the number-one contributor to spiritual growth is difficult circumstances.” (source)

“All of us need a relationship with someone who has permission to flip the switch we missed.” (source)

“Ultimately, the story in Luke 15 isn’t about two sons who disobey. It is about a Father who loves His children unconditionally.” (source)