The only response that will bring health and wholeness in our lives is to say yes to the Father and then live it out. God will not force us into his will. If we resist and defy him, we will have our way. But he gives us every opportunity to open our heart and say yes to him.

from Imagine Life God’s Way

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Gender-neutral paraphrase version:

The only response that will bring health and wholeness in our lives is to say yes to God and then live it out. God will not force us into God’s will. If we resist and defy God, we will have our way. But God gives us every opportunity to open our heart and say yes in response.

from Imagine Life God’s Way