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Rick Warren Quotes - Page 6

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Every problem is a character-building opportunity, and the more difficult it is, the greater the potential for building spiritual muscle and moral fiber.

Every problem is a character-building opportunity, and the more difficult it is, the greater the potential for building spiritual muscle and moral fiber.

Spiritual, Character, Opportunity

Rick Warren (2010). “Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life: Scriptures and Reflections from the 40 Days of Purpose”, p.97, Harper Collins

Kindness always starts with noticing the needs and hurts of others.

Wisdom, Hurt, Kindness

Sr Rick Warren (1998). “The Power to Change Your Life: Exchanging Personal Mediocrity for Spiritual Significance”, Pastors.com

People are interested by talent. God is impressed by character

Character, People, Talent

In God's eyes, the greatest heroes of faith are not those who achieve prosperity, success, and power in this life, but those who treat life as a temporary assignment and serve faithfully, expecting their promised reward in eternity.

Faith, Christian, Hero

Rick Warren (2010). “Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life: Scriptures and Reflections from the 40 Days of Purpose”, p.25, Harper Collins

Without implementation, all of our Bible studies are worthless.

Christian, Religion, Study

You cannot fulfil God's purposes for your life while focusing on your own plans.

Purpose, Plans

If you don't live by priorities, you'll live by pressures. Either you determine what's important in life or other people will determine it for you.

People, Priorities, Important

In deep pain, people don't need logic, advice, encouragement, or even Scripture. They just need you to show up and shut up.

Encouragement, Pain, People

FaceBook post by Pastor Rick Warren from May 22, 2013

I serve a higher power, Jesus Christ. I make no apologies in saying that.

Jesus, Apology, Christ

Interview with Jake Tapper, abcnews.go.com. April 8, 2012.

All leaders are learners. The moment you stop learning, you stop leading. I learn as much as I can, from as many as I can, as often as I can.

Leader, Moments, Learners

Experience is not what happens to you. It is what you do with what happens to you. Don’t waste your pain; use it to help others.

Pain, Helping Others, Use

Rick Warren (2012). “The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?”, p.225, Zondervan

The only really happy people are those who have learned how to serve.

Helping Others, People, Purpose Driven Life

Gods plan isn't a map for your life that you see all at once, but a scroll unrolled a little at a time.

Littles, Maps, Gods Plan

Even through such simple acts as telling the truth, being kind, and encouraging others, we bring a smile to God's face.

Positive, Simple, Be Kind

Rick Warren (2012). “The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?”, p.88, Zondervan

The more you care about the powerless, the more power you have. The more you serve those with no influence, the more influence God gives you. The more you humble yourself, the more you're honored by others.

Humble, Giving, Care

You weren't put on earth to be remembered. You were put here to prepare for eternity.

Christian, Soul, Preparation

Rick Warren (2011). “What on Earth Am I Here For? Purpose Driven Life”, p.18, Harper Collins

The most common mistake Christians make in worship today is seeking an experience rather than seeking God

Christian, Mistake, Today

Twitter post from Dec 13, 2014

The most desired gift of love is not diamonds or roses or chocolate. It's focused attention.

Love, Marriage, Rose

Remember that your character is the sum total of your habits.

Character, Remember, Habit

If not to God, you will surrender to the opinions or expectations of others, to money, to resentment, to fear, or to your own pride, lusts, or ego. You were designed to worship God and if you fail to worship Him, you will create other things (idols) to give your life to. You are free to choose, what you surrender to but you are not free from the consequence of that choice.

Pride, Idols, Giving

Rick Warren (2012). “The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?”, p.74, Zondervan

We receive from God, then we give to others.

Giving

The purpose of influence is to "speak up for those who have no influence." (Pr.31:8) It's not about you.

Purpose, Influence, Speak

FaceBook post by Pastor Rick Warren from Sep 18, 2009

For God to mend your broken heart you must give him ALL the pieces. You can't hold any back.

Broken Heart, God, Religious

Twitter post from Oct 21, 2013

I invite you to bow your head and quietly whisper the prayer that will change your eternity: Jesus I believe in you and I receive you.

Jesus, Prayer, Believe

Rick Warren (2004). “What on Earth Am I Here For?”

Most of the time, it's your thinking, not your talent, that holds you back.

Thinking, Talent

FaceBook post by Pastor Rick Warren from Oct 22, 2012

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