Quotes about Intent

commandment on sabbath is the most difficult and most urgent of the commandments in our society, because it summons us to intent and conduct that defies the most elemental requirements of a commodity-propelled society that specializes in control and entertainment, bread and circuses . . . along with anxiety and violence.

Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes.

But when you walk out your days with God's intent at the core of all that you do, a renewed energy is found.

Since finite games are played to be won, players make every move in the game in order to win it. Whatever is not done in the interest of winning is not part of the game. The constant attentiveness of finite players to the progress of the competition can lead them to believe that every move they make they must make.

But once you've got the How, the Why drives it home.

We aim above the mark to hit the mark.

We bow our heads before Thee, and we laud, And magnify thy name Almighty God! But man is thy most awful instrument, In working out a pure intent.

No man that has ever lived has done a thing to please God--primarily. It was done to please himself, then God next.

A lucky person gets up in the morning, puts both feet on the floor, knows what they're about to do and thinks it still matters.

Where focus goes, energy flows.

Question for God every morning: What is the main event today? What do you want me to focus on today?

God and nature create nothing that does not fulfill a purpose