Quotes about Purpose
The more work we do for God, the more willing we shall be to die, and the sweater death will be.
— Thomas Watson
God often goes by contrary means, and makes the enemy do his work. He can make a straight stroke with a crooked stick.
— Thomas Watson
A man may as well go to hell for not working in his calling, as for not believing.
— Thomas Watson
Another sign of our effectual calling is diligence in our ordinary calling. Some boast of their high calling, but they lie idly at anchor. Religion does not seal warrants to idleness. Christians must not be slothful. Idleness is the devil's bath; a slothful person becomes a prey to every temptation. Grace, while it cures the heart, does not make the hand lame. He who is called of God, as he works for heaven, so he works in his trade.
— Thomas Watson
Better to lose our lives than the purpose of our living.
— Thomas Watson
God made the world only as a dressing room to dress our souls in. He sent us here on the grand errand of godliness.
— Thomas Watson
I think we've overstated that God is the God who wants us to obey. Obedience is not the end game. Obedience is only our calling so that we can step into our freedom.
— Erwin McManus
My objective is not to play for money, as I just want to leave good memories. That is the most important thing!
— Edinson Cavani
Deep within the individual is a vast reservoir of untapped power awaiting to be used. no person can have the use of all this potential until he learns to know his or her own self. the trouble with many people is that they got through life thinking and writing themselves off as ordinary commonplace persons. having no proper belief in themselves they live aimless and erratic lives largely because they never realize what their lives really can be or what they can become
— Norman Vincent Peale
Enthusiasm releases the drive to carry you over obstacles and adds significance to all you do.
— Norman Vincent Peale
The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourseld, the more energy you will have.
— Norman Vincent Peale
imaging has its own formula: 1) the goal, 2) the purpose, 3) prayer activity, 4) thoughtful planning, 5) innovative thinking, 6) enthusiasm, 7) organized hard work, and 8) always holding the image of success firmly in mind. If this formula is faithfully carried out, the desired results will be achieved despite all difficulties or setbacks.
— Norman Vincent Peale