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About this quote

What does it mean?
A prayer to be an agent of decisive change rather than a passive observer.
In plain terms
Help me to challenge people to make choices.
What can you take from it?
Be a catalyst for others' decisions.

Where it applies

  • evangelism
  • leadership
  • conflict

Putting it to work

  • mentoring
  • public speaking
  • direct conversation

Questions to consider

  • How do you influence others' choices?
  • Are you comfortable causing friction?

Another view

It pressures others to make life-changing decisions quickly.

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