Inspirational Quotes by T.D. Jakes
“The time to shift your priorities in the direction of Destiny is never convenient. There will always be a reason to put it off until later.”
“Are you prepared to brave the negative reactions, comments, criticisms, and complaints that may arise from owning your authentic self? Can you handle it? Some people can’t. They live without expressing the authenticity of what abides deep within them because the approval of others is more important to them than self-approval.”
“If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, the road to heaven is paved with relentless faith.”
“It can be frightening to own your authentic self.”
“When your life is not in order, you feel discomfort.”
“When you share your dreams with people who cannot envision more, their fearful comments can be discouraging. When people encourage you to live a life that yields less than what you’re capable of accomplishing, there’s usually a selfish motive. When the people closest to you try to confine your life to a small space, it’s typically not because they’re bad people or because they want you to feel like a failure. Most often they fear you will outgrow them and have no room for them in your life.”
“You can’t let other people determine how far you are willing to go to reach Destiny because it’s simply not their call. They don’t get it, so don’t worry about them!”
“People tend to glorify the past, especially when they are struggling with the future.”
“Before you get to the place that is calling you, recognize whom you can talk to about your destiny and whom you can’t. Dream killers will question your ability, your preparation, and even your worthiness to live your dream.”
“God’s purpose for your life cannot manifest in the midst of chaos. You can’t reach the place you were destined to be if you’re constantly getting sidetracked. You cannot reach your life purpose when everything in your life is undisciplined, distracted, and disordered.”
“to weakness if you’re fighting the wrong issue or the wrong person, or for the wrong reason.”
“Strength in the wrong place is weakness. That’s true of anyone’s gift. If you’re not using your greatest asset in the right way, it’s a weakness. Your greatest strength might be your undoing”
“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord (Psalm 118:17).”
“Somewhere deep within the tormented man there is a tormented child who feels doomed to torment others!”
“Behind every dysfunction you will find dishonor, disloyalty, or at least disorder.”
“Lazarus was beyond sleep; he was dead! Jesus called him “friend” anyway. Some people only call you “friend” as long as they can use you or benefit from your existence.”
“Samson entertained Delilah, and she infiltrated his heart and took his secrets. Avoid entertaining thoughts that will destroy your peace.”
“Dad is our first definition of masculinity.”
“His absence leaves us desperately looking for someone else to “fill in the blank.” If the church doesn’t do it, the gay community will. If the church doesn’t do it, the gangs and drug lords will. If the church doesn’t do it, the pornographers will. Empty sons will always look for someone to fill in the blank left by the father who isn’t there.”
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Thomas Dexter "T. D." Jakes Sr. is an American entrepreneur and chief pastor of the The Potter's House, a non-denominational megachurch, with 30,000 members, located in Dallas, Texas.
Jakes is a charismatic speaker and preacher whose sermons are broadcast nationally and internationally over television and satellite television. Jakes is also a prolific author and has written over 30 books, many of which have been featured on the New York Times best-selling list. Jakes is also a songwriter, a playwright, and performer. He founded a Christian record label (Dexterity Sounds) as well as a theater and movie production company as well as a theater and movie production company.