Quotes about Purpose

Does Jesus still do it? Does he still use ordinary folks as his witnesses? You bet! The only real question is: Will you witness?

May the Hero of all history talk personally to you. May you find in Jesus the answer to the deepest needs of your life. May you remember your highest privilege: you are known by God and cherished by heaven.

God doesn't manufacture pain, but he certainly puts it to use.

you will get to know God, his purpose for you, and his love for you like you never have before.

By giving us stories like Joseph's, God allows us to study his plans.

But, Mr. Lucado, I want to be a missionary when I grow up

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men" (NIV). Such words can cut, can't they? Put them to use. "Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use his words to teach and counsel each other" (Col. 3:16 NLT). Don't make a

We Christians tend to miss this. We banter about pledges to "change the world," "make a difference for Christ," "lead people to the Lord." Yet these are by-products of the Christ-focused life. Our goal is not to bear fruit. Our goal is to stay attached.

In the great orchestra we call life, you have an instrument and a song, and you owe it to God to play them both sublimely.

It is only when we let go of life as we know it that we discover true life—the glorious plan laid out by God.

And God, the Master Builder. This is the meaning behind Joseph's words God meant it for good in order to bring about... The Hebrew word translated here as bring about is a construction term

By giving us stories like Joseph's, God allows us to study his plans.