The Intentional Year Quotes

“Yet God doesn’t intend for us to do nothing about our growth. Sloth is not spiritual. As Dallas Willard wrote, “Grace is not opposed to effort, but [it] is opposed to earning.”[5] The difference between legalism and spiritual discipline is not the work or energy involved; it’s the motivation. Are we doing things to impress God and earn his favor? Or are we doing them because we are dearly loved children of God who are being conformed to the image of his Son by the power of the Spirit (Romans 8:1-17, 29)?”
― Glenn Packiam, The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose

“Habits are like root systems that run deep underground, connecting us to the Source of living water and preparing us to bear fruit.”
― Glenn Packiam, The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose

“Intentionality is about abiding in Jesus—and allowing the Holy Spirit to produce his fruit in you for the sake of others.”
― Glenn Packiam, The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose

“Cultivation requires intentionality. Fruitfulness flows from faithfulness. Growth happens only on purpose.”
― Glenn Packiam, The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose

“We are not in control, but we are deeply loved by the God who is.”
― Glenn Packiam, The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose

“Second, fruitfulness is not the same thing as productivity. Productivity is about what we’re doing; fruitfulness is about who we’re becoming.”
― Glenn Packiam, The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose

“Part of the point of spiritual formation is training our eyes to see and our ears to hear God in the world, and learning to sing along with creation. That requires changing our tune. We can’t join in God’s symphony if we’re singing our own songs. To hear his song, we must begin with silence and tune our hearts to the notes. As we do, we find ourselves increasingly aligning with the work of God.”
― Glenn Packiam, The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose