Quotes about Guidance
They ask what I often refer to as the best question ever: "In light of my past experience, and my future hopes and dreams, what's the wise thing to do?
— Andy Stanley
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Prov. 3:6)
— Andy Stanley
Nothing has stolen more dreams, dashed more hopes, broken up more families, and messed up more people psychologically than our propensity to disregard God's commands regarding sexual purity.
— Andy Stanley
But leadership is not always about getting things done "right." Leadership is about getting things done through other people. Leaders miss opportunities to play to their strengths because they haven't figured out that great leaders work through other leaders, who work through others. Leadership is about multiplying your efforts, which automatically multiplies your results.
— Andy Stanley
What kind of vision are you casting for the people around you? Dad, what kind of vision are you casting for your children? Mom, what kind of vision are you casting for your husband? Grandparent, what about those grandkids? Leader, what kind of personal visions are you casting for the people who have invested their time and talents in your vision?
— Andy Stanley
Leadership is not always about getting things done "right." Leadership is about getting things done through other people…When a leader can't find someone to hand things off to, it is time for him to look in the mirror. We must never forget that the people who follow us are exactly where we have led them.
— Andy Stanley
Nobody matures past his or her need for prayer and meditation.
— Andy Stanley
What gets our attention determines our direction and, ultimately, our destination. Or if you would prefer the short version: attention determines direction.
— Andy Stanley
Just because there isn't a "Thou shalt not" attached to a situation does not necessarily mean it is a "Thou shalt.
— Andy Stanley
One of the primary reasons we don't seek counsel from the wise people around us is that we already know what we are going to hear—and we just don't want to hear it.
— Andy Stanley
You want me to follow you on a journey, you have to come get me. The journey must begin where I am, not where you are or where you think I should be.
— Andy Stanley
Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
— Andy Stanley