Burkett Quotes & Sayings

When all one person do is complain, people don't want to talk or listen to them. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Opposites attract. If two people just alike get married, one of you is unnecessary. — Larry Burkett

I look at this life as a puzzle without all the pieces in the box. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

The things you see in Army barracks sometimes defies logic. After a while, you give up trying to rationalize and understand such things ... you just accept them as your new reality. — Scott Burkett

You cannot be
spiritually free and financially bound. — Larry Burkett

As long as your not hiding behind a closed door, he'll come. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Money is either the best or the worst area of communication in our marriages. — Larry Burkett

Grind until you get it no matter what the haters say and never look back, keep striving cause its your life. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

I rather now strive to reach rather than wait to receive! — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Death, I've dreamed of it, I've desired it, but what real happiness can come from it? — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

When I prayed to receive Jesus Christ as my Savior, I had made that promise ... : 'If You'll make Your will for my clear, I'll do it no matter what!' — Larry Burkett

Thank you God for helping me to overcome the bad to live the good. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

It isn't every day that you see a naked G.I. streaking across the Marktplatz, after all. — Scott Burkett

Nurturing, Providing, and loving you passionately. May that be, my number of responsibilities. As one to the end, forever more. That's how long I desire, our love to last for. Providing for you many and joyful memories. In hours of darkness, as well as brightness. I plan to supply for you. For your love for me and happiness, is all that matters to me. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

It's better to have a few faithful friends than numerous shallow friendships. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Few Christians understand the concept of eternal rewards, even thought the Lord dedicated a great deal of His precious time on earth to teaching about them. The one certainty is that our position in the Lord's kingdom will be inversely proportional to how we indulge ourselves in this lifetime. — Larry Burkett

Why just work and live for a happy retirement? Why not work and live for a happy life? — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Been living on this earth for so long now and still don't know what a happy life feels like. I'm ready for a change. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Open up your eyes for me people, the prophecies are true and the beast is real. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

If your not willing to do the work that your instructing me to do. I will look down on you. — Jonathan Burkett

Learn from your mistakes and don't do the same. — Jonathan Burkett

The best ones, are not the perfect ones. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Give more, so that we can build more, put interest in understanding another more in whatever actions one might carry out in life. Because we all are fighting for survival against adversaries and are sometimes falling, but if we stand together and help shield and strengthen one another, imagine the world that we will live in together, having more happiness with one another, at one another's side. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

You'll never know the the outcome unless you just go out there and just do it. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Will I fail or will I succeed and accomplish the unexpected? — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

True best friends never fail on understanding, forgiving, and being there for one another no matter what situation that they might be in or having with one another because of the fact of that no matter if it's two males or females love should always be there as if brothers or sisters if their what we call best friends. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

I had to open my eyes, so I could see a new life! — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Be confident in your approach to success in having a better future. Take risks, try new things, become diligent, and find new techniques because in the end you will develop a compelling emotional element. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

I Might never find that love my heart has always desired, but I know I will succeed before I die. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

In every relationship one must sacrifice to show thy love. Are you willing to make sacrifices for someone you love? — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

We all fight for money, some for power, but most of all for love. But me, I fight to become a champion. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

I just want you to know that where ever life takes you, I'll always be happy for you as long as its something that makes you happy because that's all that really makes me happy. Why? I'm just listening to my heart and all it's telling me is to understand. Which in a way I can but then again I can't. I'm use to it all though because not everyone lives a fair life if you know what I mean. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Trust in the music business is a hard thing to earn and keep. — Jonathan Burkett

I live to inspire, not start the fire. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Perhaps nothing in our society is more needed for those in positions of authority than accountability. Too often those with authority are able (and willing) to surround themselves with people who support their decisions without question. — Larry Burkett

I feel so blessed to be alive and so blessed to have to have a father that loves me no matter how much wrong I do in this world. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

When you don't know what the answer is, you know *Who* the answer is. — Larry Burkett

You won't ever know, unless you try! — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

CEO of People Incorporated, — Tim Burkett

The best foundation for relationships to grow, flourish, and succeed is a deep-rooted friendship. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Never feel sorry for me, just teach me and watch me grow. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Today is the day I stand tall, strong, and mighty to tell the world who I am. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

If you really love someone. You wouldn't hide them. You would be proud to let the whole world know that you have feelings for that special someone. If I got asked who do I love. I would straight up say the name. Just imagine how special that person would feel to know that you aren't afraid or embarrassed to let everyone know that person means a lot to you. However, sometimes its understandable especially when you have your friends or family against it. Which to me shouldn't matter because it's your life and we only live once. Even if it doesn't work out, we grow from our own experiences, right? — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

When we surrender every area of our lives- including our finances-to God, then we are free to trust Him to meet our needs. But if we would rather hold tightly to those things that we possess, then we find ourselves in bondage to those very things. — Larry Burkett

The easily perceptible linear thread through our lives causes a basic misunderstanding when we tend to give the same weight to years, months, and days. The briefest moments can have an explosive power that overwhelms the time around them including what preceded them. — David Burkett

Find out how Claude and Kelly end up from being Friends 2 Lovers as you follow them through their disappointing, confusing, loving, shocking,encouraging, and romantic moments. But can their bond last and withstand all the challenges that cross their way? — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Every now and then when I feel the doubt, I look inside myself and I see the way. The whole world full of possibilities. So you could be you and I could be me. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

The kind of individual that you see on the outside, is never the same person on the inside. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Do you consider yourself a blessing or just another person? — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Most Christians are more than content to live out their lives surrounded by the trappings of our world, rather than to risk losing them in becoming a radical Christian. A radical Christian (by my definition) is one who will put God first in all decisions, even when putting God first is costly. In the business world, this means putting God first even when doing so costs money. That is true freedom - spiritual freedom - as opposed to business bondage. — Larry Burkett

Get-rich-quick thinking leads to three basic errors: (1) Getting involved with things you cannot understand; (2) Risking funds you cannot afford to lose, that is, borrowed funds; and (3) Making hasty decisions. Each of these actions violates one or more biblical principles ... Together they constitute a sin called greed. — Larry Burkett

Might not live long but I know I'ma die happy. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Instead of treating your child like how you were treated. Treat them with the same love and attention you wanted from your parents while growing up. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

The same whom create, is the same whom will destinate. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Over commitment in business is usually due to a lack of faith, which results in fear - specifically, the fear of failure. But if we really believe God is in control, then we also should believe He's able to make us successful while we are keeping our lives in balance. — Larry Burkett

For a permanent solution to easing tension and soothe the rough waters of the world that cause people to go to drugs, drinking, gambling, pornography, overeating, or anything that will give them some temporary relief, you can't beat the support and encouragement of a friend. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Only one wish I have, and that is to die a happy man. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Trust and believe, and you will achieve. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

You never know who's waiting for you and you never know when love is coming your way or who it might be. But let me just say, a healthy relationship requires SACRIFICE and DEDICATION. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

You'll may not have all the things you'll want in the world, but the true love that you'll have for each other should be enough for you two to be thankful in life still. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

In this day and age we care more about our pride than our lives. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Saving money won't get us rich. You have to spend it to get it. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Fight for what you want out of this one life. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Peace and love, that's what we all need. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

The average Christian pays more in interest than he gives to the Lord's work. In a church of 100 families 37 will give nothing. — Larry Burkett

I drive a car till it turns to dust, then I sweep up the dust and ride on the dust. — Larry Burkett

In life I will fall, I will backslide, but mark my word I will never give up. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

I'm the man that'll make your nights shine bright like day light. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

If you'll do now what other people won't, you'll do later what other people can't. — Larry Burkett

You can be the ugliest man in the world but once you got money, you can have all the women in the world. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

It is amazing to me that we allow so many people with so little proven character to set our national policy on issues that will ultimately be paid for by the rest of us. — Larry Burkett

The more we listen to God's voice, the easier it is to recognize when He speaks to us. — Larry Burkett

Growing up watching friends grow, from friends to lovers. Opens the eyes of many every time. Proving in this lifetime, real love still lives. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Anger makes you smaller, while forgiveness forces you to grow beyond who you were. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Trusting God is the answer. He will never let you down. — Larry Burkett

How we use our money is the clearest outside indicator of what we really believe ... If someone is a true disciple of Jesus Christ, the evidence will be found in that person's everyday life - including his or her use of money. — Larry Burkett

One Life is about realizing there's no second chances in this one life that we were given to live. So we need to be thankful for all we have. Work hard for what we want and love one another no matter the difference. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

It's faith that will take you through and determination that will drive you. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

You've fallen in love with someone and feel that the both of you was meant to be. However, something or someone is standing in the way ... wait patiently, continue to have faith and set that one free from out of your life if that question ever gets asked ... and in due time your question will be answered ... Jonathan Anthony Burkett — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Single life is the best life until you get hit by lonely nights. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

I can only be me not thee, as far as the eyes can see! — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Trust in this life is a hard thing to earn and keep. — Jonathan Burkett

Faith doesn't get you around problems in life and relationships, it gets you through it. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Why do most people take the shortest route to settle their differences and just walk off, break up and go separate ways instead of trying to talk and work things out? — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

I can only be me. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

There may never be world peace but there will always be love. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Strong relationships come from well-bonded friendships. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Always be ready to give a good testimony for the Lord, but remember that the best testimony a Christian can have is a love for others and good work habits. — Larry Burkett

Marriage and parenting are the two strongest vows anyone will ever make. When you see these commitments being carelessly discarded, you can be certain that the ethics of that generation have been abandoned. ... What our society needs is a good dose of biblical ethic from God's people - the kind of ethic that requires us to keep our word no matter what the costs. Situational ethics have so shaped our society that even God's people have lost the concept of absolutes when it comes to keeping our word. — Larry Burkett

Time changes, that's why our lives change. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Let the love grow. Your mistake would be to rush it. Never allowing the seeds you've planted to grow, is all you'll be doing. Everything takes time. Nothing blooms overnight. If you want that man to stay in your life you must be the woman in the relationship. Men if you want that woman to stay, you must be the man in the relationship. Nothing just comes to you. If you want it, you have to try and even sacrifice. No pain, no gain. That's life, whether you accept it or not it's going to always stay the same. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

Most entrepreneurial types are free-wheelers who like to do a variety of things and do not enjoy routine tasks. But a smart entrepreneur will eventually learn that while ideas start businesses, organization makes them successful. — Larry Burkett

I might live a life of struggle but I will not live a life of defeat! — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

In business, organization is an absolute necessity, not an alternative. — Larry Burkett

The cheapest car anyone can ever own is always the car they presently own. — Larry Burkett

It's faith that got me here. So it's faith that will get me through. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

What does impress both the unsaved and saved alike are those rare individuals who have learned to control their lifestyles and use the abundance they have to help others and spread God's Word. ... Let me propose a radical idea from God's Word: Determine God's best for your life, and be satisfied with it, even if it means moving down in lifestyle. — Larry Burkett

There is one primary purpose of a Christian's business: to serve God. — Larry Burkett

When you pray and hope for a change. Don't expect a change to come. Expect the opportunity for a change to come. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett

The one principle that surrounds everything else is that of stewardship; that we are the managers of everything that God has given us — Larry Burkett