998 Quotes by Rick Warren

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

Those who have hurt you in the past cannot continue to hurt you now unless you hold on to the pain through resentment.

You must make a counter-culture decision to focus on becoming more like Jesus. Otherwise, other forces like peers, parents, coworkers, and culture will try to mold you into their image.

The more you pray, the less you'll panic. The more you worship, the less you worry. You'll feel more patient and less pressured.

You cannot arrive at your life’s purpose by starting with a focus on yourself. You must begin with God, your Creator. You exist only because God wills that you exist. You were made by God and for God – and until you understand that, life will never make sense. It is only in God that we discover our origin, our identity, our meaning, our purpose, our significance, and our destiny. Every other path leads to a dead end.

Remember how far you've come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be.

You were made for God, not vice-versa, and life is about letting God use you for his purposes, not your using him for your own purpose.

God made you for a reason and your life has profound meaning! We discover that meaning and purpose only when we make God the reference point of our lives.

Don't be envious of the runner in the lane next to you; just focus on finishing your race.