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“I go where I'm invited. And all I can tell you is if we accepted every invitation we had, I'd be away every day of my life.” quote by John Shelby Spong
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“I go where I'm invited. And all I can tell you is if we accepted every invitation we had, I'd be away every day of my life.”

John Shelby Spong

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Source Sermon: The Invitation, 2000

Choosing selective engagements to preserve personal time and focus.

In simple terms: Be selective about invitations.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize meaningful commitments over quantity.

Themes

time management boundaries choice

Mood

contemplative balanced

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social events
  • professional meetings
  • volunteer work

Key Concepts

intentional living personal agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which invitations align with your values?
  • How do you balance openness and self‑care?
A Different Perspective

Risk of missing valuable opportunities due to over‑cautiousness.

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