Quotes by Rick Warren

“The best use of life is love. The best expression of love is time. The best time to love is now.”

“You were made by God and for God and until you understand that, life will never make sense.”

“Its not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It's far greater than your family, your career, or even yo...”

“We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it.”

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

“Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance or hope.”

“As long as you do things for God, you are a Hall of Famer in heaven's list.”

“Fellowship is a place of grace, where mistakes aren't rubbed in but rubbed out. Fellowship happens when mercy wins over justice.”

“In all my travels, I've never seen a country's population more determined to forgive, and to build and succeed than in Rwanda.”

“You cannot exalt God and yourself at the same time.”

“You cannot arrive at your lifes 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 Go...”

“The way you SEE your life SHAPES your life.How you define life determines your destiny. Your perspective will influence how you invest your time, spend your money, use your talents, and value your ...”

“Knowledge increases responsibility.”

“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.”

“He gave us taste buds, then filled the world with incredible flavors like chocolate and cinnamon and all the other spices. He gave us eyes to perceive color and then filled the world with a rainbow...”

“Stop trying, & start trusting.”

“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.”

“God is looking for people to use, and if you can get usable, he will wear you out. The most dangerous prayer you can pray is this: 'Use me.”

“You're only as sick as your secrets.”

“Every time you try to block a thought out of your mind, you drive it deeper into your memory. By resisting it, you actually reinforce it.”