Becoming the best Quote by John Ortberg
““Even you can’t tell yourself how to change, because you didn’t create you. To love someone is to desire and work toward their becoming the best version of themselves. The one person in all the universe who can do this perfectly for you is God. He has no other agenda. He has no unmet needs he is hoping you can help him with. And he knows what the best version of you looks like. He delighted in the idea of it, and he is already working on it. The apostle Paul said, “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.” Which means God is at work every moment to help you become his best version of you.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Love and the Work of God, John Ortberg, 2015
True transformation comes from divine guidance and love, not self‑directed effort; God knows and works toward our best selves.
In simple terms: God guides us to become our best.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine purpose in personal growth.
Themes
faith
love
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- service
- mindful living
- community support
Key Concepts
theology
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern God’s direction?
- What role does love play in spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot achieve true change.
