Quotes about Purpose

Actions are the seeds of fate. Deeds grow into destiny.

You know, God gave me a gift to do other things besides play the game of basketball.

Would it not be strange if a universe without purpose accidentally created humans who are so obsessed with purpose? Sir John Templeton.

God didn't let Job suffer because he lacked love, but because he did love, in order to bring Job to the point of encountering God face to face, which is humanity's supreme happiness. Job's suffering hollowed out a big space in him so that God and joy could fill it.

Your talent is God's gift to you; what you do with it is your gift to God.

Each of our acts makes a statement as to our purpose.

You may not have before you the most creative and satisfying day to live, but you know that live it you must. You can make the day a chore; dull, nerve-wracking, frustrating, a waste of time. Or the same day can be taken on with energy, enthusiasm and a determination to make it one of the best days of your life, for yourself and those about you.

Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life. :)

It's not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of personkind, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely.

Our talents are the gift that God gives to us... What we make of our talents is our gift back to God

Without meaning, life is empty and day will follow day, month will follow month.

It can make us stronger, more compassionate, more understanding—more like Jesus—if we allow it to. And the more clutter we get rid of in our life here—the more we will be able to enjoy heaven—when we get there. So, pain can have a purpose.