Bishop T.D. Jakes is a renowned American non-denominational Christian pastor, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. Born in 1957, he grew up in a strong community and began his ministry in 1979. He founded The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas, which has grown to over 30,000 members. Jakes is known for his leadership and community service, and has been involved in high-profile events, including accompanying President George W. Bush on a visit to areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

T.D. Jakes Quotes

1. “When people walk away from you, let them go. Your destiny is never tied to anyone who leaves you, and it doesn’t mean they are bad people. It just means that their part in your story is over.”
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2. “Excellence requires discomfort.”
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3. “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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4. “Your words will tell others what you think. Your actions will tell them what you believe.”
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5. “Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary storm.. No matter how raging the billows are today, remind yourself: “This too shall pass!””
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6. “You cannot embrace your destiny if you do not let go of your history.”
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7. “If you think down, you will go down. If you think up, you will go up. You’ll always travel in the direction of your thinking.”
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8. “Too many people want the appearance of winning rather than the practices and hard work that create a true champion.”
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9. “Face the giants in your life, slay them, and move on. Do not be daunted by the mistakes and failures in your life.”
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10. “Surround yourself with people whose definition of you is not based on your history, but your destiny.”
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11. “Come hell or high water you will never take me back to the place I was before. I have been through too much to let life whoop me again. My faith is stronger than it’s ever been, my mind is more tenacious than it’s ever been, my soul is more absolute.”
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12. “Being angry is human. Staying angry is foolish.”
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13. “There is no room for God in a mind that’s full of self.”
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14. “The most dangerous thing in the world is to have no purpose.”
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15. “I found out that the things that hurt us the most can become the fuel and the catalyst that propel us toward our destiny. It will either make you bitter or it will make you better.”
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