Agency Quote by Os Guinness
“This is also why it is wrong to treat God as a grand employment agency, a celestial executive searcher to find perfect fits for our perfect gifts. The truth is not that God is finding a place for our gifts but that God has created us and our gifts for a place of his choosing – and we will only be ourselves when we are finally there.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life by Os Guinness, 2005
God created people and their gifts for a specific purpose, not to match gifts to jobs.
In simple terms: God made us for a purpose, not jobs.
Key Takeaway
Seek your purpose, not a perfect job.
Themes
purpose
spirituality
identity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- spiritual discernment
- life planning
- volunteering
Key Concepts
theology
divine plan
calling
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be “yourself” in your current role?
- How can you discover the place God has chosen?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a single divine purpose, which may not fit all perspectives.
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