My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.
Leonard RavenhillRead
Most Christians pray to be blessed. Few pray to be broken.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the difference between seeking blessings and embracing challenges or hardships for personal growth.
Leonard Ravenhill's quote suggests that many people seek divine blessings or favors without recognizing the value of being 'broken' β a term that can symbolize humility, self-reflection, and acceptance of one's flaws and struggles. By indicating that few pray to be broken, he emphasizes the idea that true spiritual growth and understanding often come from facing adversity and embracing our vulnerabilities, rather than just desiring easy or favorable situations.
Themes
PrayerBlessingGrowthHumilityAdversity
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about faith, a pastor might use this quote to encourage the congregation to embrace their struggles.
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I find it most intriguing to contemplate the fact that while men are considering what place to give Jesus Christ in history, He has already decided what place to give them in eternity.
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The tragedy in our colleges and seminaries right now is that we turn men out who know the word of God. That is never going to turn the world._x000D_ The question is not whether they know the Word of God...._x000D_ The question is......Do they know the God of the Word?
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