Bishop T.D. Jakes’ lively and inspiring new book, Destiny: Step into Your Purpose, is filled with lessons and insights that will appeal to readers across all denominations and faiths. While Jakes is a renowned preacher and religious leader (of a non-denominational church, The Potter’s House), and his life philosophies and advice stem from his understanding of God, Destiny isn’t a religious book so much […]
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Overview
Have you ever sensed the pull of a divine guide that was leading you to the right place or person? Destiny, that inner compass, directs you to fulfillment of your highest purpose. When you reflect on your life, you may be amazed that you didn't control or initiate your greatest moments you were destined!
Stepping into your destiny means fulfilling the role you were created to play in life. You will thrive and find contentment when you have the courage to pursue your true purpose.
Life offers more when destiny is our focus! Our divine purpose maneuvers us past challenges, pains, and shortcuts. On deeper reflection, we understand our trials and failures as valuable lessons, the catalysts that shift us toward authentic self-identity, greater exposure, and bold life adventures.
Whether you are starting out, starting over, or dreaming of greater success, now is the time to reset your inner compass, clear your path of distractions and disruptions, and correct places where you have veered off course. Get unstuck. Embrace your God-given purpose and, with this revelatory guide from T.D. Jakes, dare to pursue the unseen order in your life circumstances and fulfill your Destiny.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781455589630 |
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Publisher: | FaithWords |
Publication date: | 08/04/2015 |
Edition description: | Large Print |
Pages: | 368 |
Sales rank: | 1,146,925 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.70(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Instinct Plus Purpose Equals Destiny 1
Step beyond Instinct
Instinct Is Only the First Step
Why Is de Elephant "Ova Dere"?
Feel the Rhythm of Instinct to Connect to Your Authentic Self
Instinct Must Merge with Purpose to Find Destiny
Move from Intention to Inception
First Draw Internally
Steer toward Destiny
Destiny Awaits You
Chapter 2 There Is More 19
Step toward Greater Fulfillment and Purpose
What Does More Look Like?
More Beyond What You Can See Right Now
Discover Plus Ultra Living
You Can't Win Just Playing Offense
Get Inspired by People Who Help You Spiral Up
Imbalances in Our Lives Can Create Frustration
Use What You Have to Help You Soar
Chapter 3 Order Your Steps toward Destiny 33
Choose What's Important to You
Respect Steps, Establish Order
Have Patience with the Process
Prioritize, Focus, Ignore
Acquire the Skill of Guiltless Prioritization
Are You Living Evidence of an Ordered Life?
Ordering Your Life Takes Time
It's Never a Convenient Time
Chapter 4 Destiny Is Spelled P-R-I-O-R-I-T-I-Z-E 53
Get Your Relationships, Money, and Thoughts in Step with Your Destiny
Prioritize Your Relationships
Prioritize Your Finances
Prioritize What's Important for You to Fulfill Your Dream
Cultivate a Great Mind and Leave Behind Small Thinking
Destiny's Diminutive Beginnings
Flexibility Keeps You from Breaking
Chapter 5 Focus-Decide What Deserves You 71
Step toward What's Worth Your Time and Energy
Your Gifts Make Room for You
Destiny Always Pays Its Bills
Destiny Is Worth Fighting For
Focus Will Sustain Your Passion
"You'll Win If You Don't Quit!"
Storms, Struggles, Battles, and Destiny
Chapter 6 For Destiny's Sake, Do You! 85
Take Steps toward Authentic Self-Identity
You'd Like to Get to Know You
Put That Down! It's Not Yours, Anyway
Invest in Doing You!
You Play the Lead Role in Your Destiny
Chapter 7 Maybe It's Time for a Reset 97
Change Your Step to Get in Step with Your Destiny
Take the Chain Off Your Brain
How to Reset
Stay Strong in the Struggle
You Will Make It through the Storm
Change Your Mind to a New Normal
Chapter 8 Time Flies Even When You're Not Having Fun 115
Take Steps to Protect Your Priceless Commodity
Every Day Is a Withdrawal from the Bank of Time
Time Is Priceless
Mind Your Own Busy-ness
Beware of the Fast Pursuit of Destiny
Savor Every Moment in Time
Destiny Doesn't Retire
Take Your Eyes Off the Clock
Don't Die in Your Nest
Chapter 9 Keep the Destiny Vision 129
Connect Where You Came from to Where You're Going
Run the Race with Blinders On
Destiny Requires Street Cred
It's Complicated
Dig Deeper Inside You
Don't Say, "Don't Go There!"
Provision for Your Vision
Understand the Complexity of Destiny
Don't Stay at the Party Too Long
Chapter 10 Put a Stop to What's Stopping You 149
Step Out of Stuck!
You've Already Got It Going On, Baby!
From Stuck to Strategy
Destiny Takes More Than You
Destiny Requires More Than Luck, Anointing, or Natural Talent
Chapter 11 Learn from the Destiny of Others 161
Step into Greater Exposure
Are You One of the Bootstrap People?
Mentoring Begins Where Education Ends
Do You Need a Mentor?
Take the Tour
Choose Your Mentors à la Carte
Chapter 12 Failure Is Not the End of Destiny 179
Step in Your Mess and See the Value of Your Mistakes
Get Up Again…and Again
Find Reward in Failure
Chapter 13 Destiny Demands a Curious Mind 187
Get in Step with the Pursuit of Greater Knowledge
Stretch Yourself. Let Go and Learn!
Forget the Dumb Stuff!
Feed Your Mind's Cravings
Inquiring Minds Want to Know More
Chapter 14 Distractions Destroy Destiny 199
Step Away from What Doesn't Matter
Know Why You Seek Destiny
Destiny Starts in Your Head
Get in Your Zone
Chapter 15 Hear Destiny's Voice 209
Step Aside to Listen for Destiny's Authentic Call
You Can't Tell Everybody
An Opinion Is Just That
Avoid the Deceptive Lure of Popularity
Don't Listen to People Who Have Nothing to Lose
Hear the Still, Small Voice of Destiny
Chapter 16 Exposed to Destiny 221
Step Boldly into Life's Adventures
Exposure Is Your Test-Drive for Destiny
Destiny Comes in Pieces
Go with the Flow of Destiny
Look from Destiny's Perspective
Chapter 17 Destiny Demands Courage 233
Your Steps Are Unstoppable!
Don't Let Your Destiny Become a Horror Movie
What Do You Do When the Theater Lights Go On?
Make Destiny Decisions
Elevate Your Mind to Destiny
Acknowledgments 245
Index 247
About the Author 255