People Quote by T. D. Jakes
“I think the thing that people do wrong today is that they pray for external validation.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Seeking Validation, T. D. Jakes, 2015
People mistakenly seek approval from others instead of finding inner confidence.
In simple terms: People pray for others’ approval.
Cultivate self‑validation rather than external praise.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Personal relationships
- social media
- career advancement
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal sources of confidence can you develop?
- How does reliance on others affect your decisions?
External validation can become an unhealthy dependency.