Quotes about Purpose
He was handpicked to display the works of God.
— Lysa TerKeurst
Don't we all long to see God at work? His activity around us, in us, and through us is the greatest adventure there is. The God of the universe wants to use you!
— Lysa TerKeurst
It's Good to Ask the "What" Questions but Less Helpful to Ask "Why
— Lysa TerKeurst
No matter what wrong thing has happened, there is a right next thing to do.
— Lysa TerKeurst
Our life could have been very self-focused. Our marriage. Our home. Our kids. Our plans. Our life. But God wanted so much more from us. He didn't bring us together simply to build a life that would make us happy. He brought us together to be partners in the purpose He assigned. Our own strength would not have prepared us for kingdom assignments.
— Lysa TerKeurst
know who you want to be and take the next step that points you in the direction of that character quality.
— Lysa TerKeurst
I was made for more than being stuck in a vicious cycle of defeat. I was not made to be a victim of my poor choices. I was made to be a victorious child of God.
— Lysa TerKeurst
I am made for more than a vicious cycle of eating, gaining, stressing...
— Lysa TerKeurst
Sometimes hardship happens not because of what you've done but because of something God is doing.
— Lysa TerKeurst
Understand that no time showing up and bringing compassion to another human is ever a waste of time. Rather, it's our chance to bring context, purpose, and meaning to all of life. Quiet moments of compassion are epic moments of battle.
— Lysa TerKeurst
Just because I want something, doesn't mean it's God's best for me. Just because I can do something, doesn't mean I should do it...I have the right to do anything, but not everything is constructive.
— Lysa TerKeurst
God, I recognize I am made for more than the vicious cycle of being ruled by food. I need to eat to live, not live to eat. So , i keep asking for your wisdom to know what it eat and your indwelling power to walk away from things that aren't beneficial for me
— Lysa TerKeurst