Bill Hybels Quotes (1951-)

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About Bill Hybels

William Hybels (born December 12, 1951) is an American church figure and author. He was the founding and former senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, one of the most attended churches in North America. He is the founder of the Willow Creek Association and creator of the Global Leadership Summit. Hybels is also an author of a number of Christian books, especially on the subject of Christian leadership.

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“Prayer is a bridge from despair to hope.”
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“Out-of-balance praying leads to no praying at all!”
“Most of us are far too busy for our own spiritual good.”
“Unconfessed sin cuts off our communication with the Father.”
Bill Hybels
“The most common cause of unanswered prayer is prayerlessness.”
“The greatest prayer motivator in existence is answered prayer.”
Bill Hybels
“Busyness is the unrivaled archenemy of spiritual authenticity.”
“Confession is probably the most neglected area of personal prayer.”
Bill Hybels
“By forcing us to look closely at our requests, prayer purifies us.”
“Perfect peace comes only through relating with the Peacemaker himself.”
“Adoration in prayer purges our spirit and prepares us to listen to God.”
Bill Hybels
“If your ear is open to the afflicted, God will keep his ear open to you.”
“We can have no deep, ongoing fellowship with God unless we obey him - totally.”
“God isn't interested in stock phrases. Talk to him. Talk to the Father sincerely.”
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“The idea that God doesn't care about his children is rooted in a lie, plain and simple.”
Bill Hybels
“One reason we stop praying or let our prayer lives fade is that we are too comfortable.”
Bill Hybels
“Authentic Christianity is a supernatural walk with a living, dynamic, communicating God.”
Bill Hybels
“A lot of spiritual gains come through pain, hurt, struggle, confusion and disappointment.”
Bill Hybels
“We don't take confession seriously enough. If we did, our lives would be radically different.”
Bill Hybels
“God is no more intimidated by childish demands for instant gratification than are wise parents.”
Bill Hybels
“The key is to practice praying - and to practice praying regularly, privately, sincerely and specifically.”
“When we make a habit of prayer, we stay constantly tuned to God's presence and open to receive his blessings.”
Bill Hybels
“Are you expecting God to fill your needs? Are you asking him to do so - regularly, earnestly and persistently?”
“As you walk with God, your faith will grow, your confidence will increase and your prayers will have real power.”
Bill Hybels
“If you're tolerating sin in your life, my friend, don't waste your breath praying unless it's a prayer of confession.”
Bill Hybels

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Bill Hybels on Embarrassment

“For a marriage relationship to flourish, there must be intimacy. It takes an enormous amount of courage to say to your spouse, "This is me. I'm not proud of it -- in fact, I'm a little embarrassed by it -- but this is who I am.”
Bill Hybels

About Bill Hybels

William Hybels (born December 12, 1951) is an American church figure and author. He was the founding and former senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, one of the most attended churches in North America. He is the founder of the Willow Creek Association and creator of the Global Leadership Summit. Hybels is also an author of a number of Christian books, especially on the subject of Christian leadership.