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T. D. Jakes is a prominent American evangelist, author, and filmmaker. Born on June 9, 1957, he has gained recognition in the Christian community through his ministry and his work in the media industry. Known for his engaging preaching style and his global reach, Jakes has founded The Potter's House, a non-denominational church in Dallas, Texas, and has made significant strides in the entertainment sector through his production company, TDJ Enterprises.

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“Progress apart from purpose ends in arrogance.”

Ends Purpose Progress Arrogance

Book:Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits

Source: Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits

“If you already understand your purpose, are you prepared to change your plans to match God’s will? If you aren’t, you can easily become bitter because things that used to work for you may no longer work. Be willing to transition at every stage and age of life. If your heart is open and you have an open mind, the blessings will flow.”

Ifs Mind Heart May Age Used Purpose Plans Stage Willing Blessing Flow Prepared Gods Will Bitter Transition Open Mind

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“If only we could realize that our purpose is to be caretakers. We are responsible for leading our flock to the place where the grass is green, but it is up to them to eat! We cannot be responsible for how much they digest. We cannot make people mature.”

People Ifs Purpose Peace Realizing Responsible Green Grass Mature Flocks Being Responsible Caretakers

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“Success is never an accident it's always on purpose.”

Purpose Accidents

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“So though there are many things I would have done differently, I submit to God's sovereignty and His purpose in my life and I thank Him that He brought me the way He brought me and gave me what He gave me when He thought I could handle it.”

Way Done Purpose Handle Submit Sovereignty

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“The first time I walked on a stage I knew that was what I was created to do. I knew that there was a calling and a sense of purpose in my life that gave me fulfillment and a sense of destiny.”

Firsts Purpose Destiny Stage Calling First Time Fulfillment

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“The most dangerous thing in the world is to have no purpose.”

World Purpose Dangerous Danger Dangerous Things Chasms Murphys Law Truly Living

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“If you can't figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.”

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“The pursuit of your life is to come into [your] purpose. And the waste of your life is to miss that purpose.”

Life Is Purpose Missing Waste Pursuit

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“Instead of loaves of bread, many times God gives out handfuls of purpose.”

Giving Purpose Bread Handful

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Born: June 9, 1957
Known for: Evangelist
Quotes: 285

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Instinct: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn DriveRelated source material

Let It Go: Forgive So You Can Be ForgivenRelated source material

T.D. Jakes Speaks to Men, 3-in-1Related source material

Are You Ready?: Nothing But the Blood of JesusRelated source material

Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won't RegretRelated source material

Maximize the Moment: God's Action Plan for Your LifeRelated source material

Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without LimitsRelated source material

The Lady, Her Lover, and Her LordRelated source material

Anointing Fall on Me: Accessing the Power of the Holy SpiritRelated source material

Can You Stand to Be Blessed?: Insights to Help You Survive the Peaks and ValleysRelated source material

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