Quotes about Purpose

We could sum up thre entire message of this book in the following way; leaders stand for something - vision. Leaders stand on something - values.

One of satan's most successful devices is to preoccupy us with "good" things to distract us from the "right" things.

The use of means ought not to lessen our faith in God, and our faith in God ought not to hinder our using whatever means He has given us for the accomplishment of His own purposes. —Hudson Taylor

Have I placed more value on my status or title than on my character? What perceptions do I have about myself, other people, and the world? Are they aligned with my purpose? Do they reflect the values I claim to have? What is my true nature, apart from my reputation? What values will I refuse to deny because, to do so, I would violate my ideals and ethics?

God created everything with potential.

Purpose propels those who are committed to God's plans through the worst of experiences.

Whenever we use our time to do things that neither release our potential nor help us progress toward the accomplishment of our purpose, we forfeit or delay the opportunity to reach the excellency and completion God intended for our lives.

If man is to realize and maximize his true potential, a relationship with God is not an option.

Purpose is the raw material for your prayer life.

Prayer should not be open-ended. It should be purpose-driven, motivated by a knowledge of God's ways and intentions.

resurrection doesn't mean escaping from the world; it means mission to the world based on Jesus's lordship over the world.

Forget happiness. You were called to a throne. How will you prepare for it? That is the question of virtue, Christian style.