A Life Worth Following

The following quotes were taken directly from Justin Sullivan’s journal.  The book, “A Life Worth Following” utilizes excerpts from his journal.  These excerpts were not used in the book but reading them will be well worth your time.   

1. Remember God is on our side and will cause our persecutors to fail.  Look to God in all things and do all for God’s glory.  Justin Sullivan 3/14/02

2. Have a godly restraint.  ONLY GOD’S WAY brings true reward.  Be forgiving and not revengeful.  Let God defend us.  Justin Sullivan 2/17/02

3. Search us, O God, and know our hearts today.  Try us and see if there be some wicked way in us.  Cleanse us from every sin and set us free.  Lord, why would you do this for me?  Why?  Justin Sullivan 2/8/02

4. Grow closer to God!  Justin Sullivan 2/16/02

5. Don’t be afraid to experience new forms of worship.  Delight in worshiping God!  Justin Sullivan 2/18/02

6. Seek God’s heart.  Justin Sullivan 2/22/02

7. Lord, give me the confidence this season to hit as well as I am able.  Amen.  Keep in mind that God is always in control of our lives.  Admit to His power so we don’t have to have it proven against our will.  Justin Sullivan 2/28/02

8. Don’t become supercritical of yourself.  It will block out all the good in life.  Justin Sullivan 3/1/02

9. Hold myself accountable.  Pray for other people.  Fight for Christ’s cause.  Justin Sullivan 3/2/02

10. Who is my spiritual “go to” guy?  Be a model for other people.  Help my team understand who Christ is.  Justin Sullivan 3/4/02

11. I am here and broken because I understand the nature of my sin.  I have a broken heart about it and I am ready to return to You Lord.  Give me guidance in all things.  Justin Sullivan 3/8/02

12. When reading the Bible, read it aloud.  This will help with my concentration.  Read the Bible every day.  Justin Sullivan 3/9/02

13. Be there for others during tough times.  Just my presence may help them.  God is always there for us.  In times of trial, God will clear a way for us.  Justin Sullivan 3/12/02

14. Never forget God’s glory.  Obey God in all things.  Justin Sullivan 3/13/03

15. Listen for God’s voice in all things.  Spiritual growth builds on spiritual experience.  Have faith in God and do my best even when less will qualify.  If I don’t do this, I am not being grateful.  Justin Sullivan 3/16/02

16. Trust God regardless.  Be faithful, even when others are not.  Justin Sullivan 3/18/02

17. Stay open to God’s will.  Go to Him for help in accomplishing it.  Justin Sullivan 3/20/02

18. Faithfully wait for God’s direction and destination in our lives.  Be patient.  3/21/02

19. I want to have faith like the Centurion in Matthew 8.  Our faith will never be betrayed.  Give God the throne to rule my life.  Justin Sullivan 3/23/20

20. God, be with me in everything.  Get everything done.  Unless repentance includes conversion, it is not worth much.  Prayer and confession lead to no avail if the sin continues.  3/25/02

21. Don’t forget the power of touch.  Don’t get caught up in tradition and miss the true purpose of our faith.  Remember the lost.  Justin Sullivan 3/26/02

22. I don’t always have to see to believe.  Have unseen faith in God.  Justin Sullivan 3/27/02

23. Embrace Conviction.  Justin Sullivan 3.28/02

24. Lord, provide me with a testimony that glorifies you.  Help me to avoid pride when giving my testimony.   Justin Sullivan 3/30/02

25. Don’t let preconceptions drive the way we react to others.  Justin Sullivan 4/1/02

26. Prayer can and will help in any circumstance.  Justin Sullivan 4/2/02

27. Be sensitive to others and do what God is telling you/me to do.  Thank You Lord for blessing my life.  Be a man of character.  Justin Sullivan 4/3/02

28. Don’t use God for what I want.  4/4/02

29. You must stay in the Bible.  Justin Sullivan 4/8/02

30. God has placed confidence in us by using our lives.  Have confidence in yourself.  Justin Sullivan 4/10/02

31. Be willing to sacrifice for others.  Justin Sullivan 4/12/02

32. Be humble.  4/15/02