Given Quote by Dallas Willard
“You have been given a ministry and your ministry is not your job and your job and your ministry are two things and beyond that is your work in life which isn't the same as your ministry and then beyond that is your life. And this is what God is more interested in than your work or your ministry-what He gets out of your life is the person you become. And He has plans for you, and these are long-range plans.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Divine Conspiracy, 1998
He distinguishes ministry, job, work, and life, stressing that God cares about the person formed through life’s long‑term purpose.
In simple terms: Life’s purpose shapes you beyond roles.
Key Takeaway
Focus on personal growth and divine purpose.
Themes
purpose
spirituality
identity
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- volunteer service
- family life
Key Concepts
long‑range planning
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- What long‑range plans guide your life?
- How do you separate role from self?
A Different Perspective
Roles can become identity traps if not balanced.
