Lawrence Powell - Its Your Call: 7 Sure Ways to Fulfill Your Lifes Purpose

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT

ITS YOUR CALL

Pastor Lawrence engages us on a journey of discovery and rediscovery of Gods purpose, plan, and pursuit for our lives. He is creative and inspirational as he writes and exposes Gods heart and will for his children. Pastor Lawrences experiences and insights were wonderfully woven into each chapter which will heighten your interest and challenge your spirit. Please flow with each chapter, fly with each principle, and follow Gods designed path as you listen to the voice of a man who has embraced his path and is discovering his purpose.

Rev. Dr. Jacqueline E. McCullough

President and CEO, Daughters of Rizpah, Pomona, NY

This book is an easy and delightful read, but do not underestimate its potency. The simplistic power of Brother Powells message is one that EVERYONE should embraceinspiring, encouraging, funny, and in-line with Gods Word. Plant this SEED in your heart and look to the LORD OF THE HARVEST to bless you richly through this precious book.

Dr. Oral Roberts

Founder/Chancellor, Oral Roberts University

Lawrence Powell gives you the practical tools you need to release your past, embrace your future, and walk into your destiny. If you want to maximize your potential and fulfill your lifes purpose, Its Your Call is an absolute must read!

Judge Mablean Ephriam

Television Personality and Motivational Speaker

Have you ever known that you were destined to do something great for God and perhaps even knew what it is you were to dobut didnt know how to get started? Have you ever questioned God as to why He called you and not some other brilliant, talented, flawless person? Have you ever really wanted to participate in Kingdom building, but felt useless, empty, and unqualified? Then Its Your Call is a must read for you! Pastor Lawrence Powell combines biblical principles with personal anecdotes to propel one into their destiny. He has a way of comforting the confronted, but yet confronting the comfortable. His personal and professional journey the past twenty years is actually a life course. And the principles he has developed, he so willingly shares to help others get started, get finished, and to know that they can finish well. Its an amazing book for amazing people that have an amazing assignment!

Dr. Wanda Davis Turner

Wanda Davis Turner Ministries, Atlanta, GA

Its Your Call will inspire and empower you to grab hold of your destiny and never let go. There are a plethora of principles in this book, but the read is refreshing and straight-forward. Lawrence Powell is undoubtedly a visionary leader with a powerful message, but his voice is distinct and will be one that the nation will strain to hear more of in the next season.

Teresa Hairston

Publisher, Gospel Today Magazine

In Its Your Call, author Lawrence Powell present a powerful, practical, purpose-centered guide to overcoming the most difficult challenges in your quest to fulfill the call of God on your life. In seven chapters, he skillfully uncovers the hidden obstacles that have been holding you back and equips you with the wisdom and power to finally break through these barriers once and for all, With compelling insights and humorous personal anecdotes, Powell reveals a step-by-step plan for reaching maximum levels of productivity in your ministry, business, and personal life.

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Its Your Call

7 Sure Ways to Fulfill Your Lifes Purpose

ISBN 978-1-936750-26-9

Copyright 2008 by Lawrence Powell Ministries

PO Box 1623

Rahway, New Jersey 07065

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I dedicate this book to my lovely wife, Vanessa, for all that you do in helping me fulfill the call of God on my life. The past twenty years have been an amazing journey indeed. I expect the best is yet to come.

Also to my children, Adria, Aaron and Ashlyn. I love you far beyond your most vivid imagination. It is my prayer that each of you will walk with the Lord faithfully all the days of your lives in constant pursuit of Him. Remember diligence pays off (Hebrews 11:6).

To my parents, Hark and Rebecca Powell, for the major role you have played in raising me. I am forever grateful to you for all you have done.

To my sister, Annette, your encouragement through the years has been invaluable. Although you are usually quiet, I have always heard you loudly and clearly. Who would ever believe as children we fought like cats and dogs?

I am thankful to Jesus Christ for saving me and selecting me for such a high calling. I am humbled and honored to serve in the Kingdom. Not a moment goes by that I am not keenly aware of my dependence on Him. Indeed, it is in Christ that I live, move and have my being.

Thanks to my Agape family. Your constant support has been a vital factor in every success I have enjoyed since being your pastor. Without a vision people perish. Without people visions perish too. Every time I think of you, I thank my God (Philippians 1:3).

Furthermore, thanks to my Executive, Administrative, and Leadership staff for all the work you do behind the scenes in helping effectuate the vision God has called us to fulfill. I sincerely appreciate your commitment to the ministry of excellence and the service you render to the Lord and His people.

Finally, to every one who has ever prayed for me, encouraged me and even corrected me when necessarythanks a zillion! Keep it coming. Im just getting started.

I once read a quote that said Its Choice-not Chance-that determines your destiny. I agree wholeheartedly with that statement and because you have this book in your hands, I applaud you for making a great choice. Pastor Lawrence Powell is truly a giant in the Kingdom of God and in his new book, Its Your Call, he has laid out principles that if applied, will change your life and propel you closer to your calling. Please do not take that lightly.

Unfortunately, many of us have allowed circumstances to cause us to be callous to the truth of God and therefore we miss out on the blessings of God. In order to receive the blessings from Him, we must please Him. The Bible tells us that the way we please Him is by our faith (Hebrews 11:6). We have to believe, and that means believing His Word. So, when I say that the message shared in Its Your Call is a tool that God wants to use to connect you to His will for your life, it is up to you to choose to believe.