The devil smiles when we are up to our ears in work, but he trembles when we pray.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that engaging in meaningful work can distract us from negativity, while prayer offers strength against it.
Corrie Ten Boom's quote highlights the contrast between worldly distractions and spiritual strength. It implies that when we immerse ourselves in work, we may fall into a trap of the devil's delight, as he thrives on our neglect of spiritual matters. Conversely, when we turn to prayer, we seek divine guidance and protection, which instills fear in negative forces. It serves as a reminder to maintain our spiritual life amid the busyness of everyday tasks.
In practice
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage others to prioritize prayer in their busy lives.
We never know how God will answer our prayers, but we can expect that He will get us involved in His plan for the answer. If we are true intercessors, we must be ready to take part in Godβs work on behalf of the people for whom we pray.
And our wise Father in heaven knows when we're going to need things too. Don't run out ahead of Him.
If you want to hear God's voice clearly and you are uncertain, then remain in His presence until He changes this uncertainty. Often much can happen during this waiting for the Lord. Sometimes, He changes pride into humility; doubt into faith and peace; sometimes lust into purity. The Lord can and will do it.
And for all these people alike, the key to healing turned out to be the same. Each had a hurt he had to forgive.
Today I know that such memories are the key not to the past, but to the future. I know that the experiences of our lives, when we let God use them, become the mysterious and perfect preparation for the work He will give us to do.
God never measures the mind... He always put His tape measure in the HEART
I was the son of an immigrant. I experienced bigotry, intolerance and prejudice, even as so many of you have. Instead of allowing these thing to embitter me, I took them as spurs to more strenuous effort. .
We have not journeyed all this way because we are made of sugar candy.
Anti-Semitism hits me on the head: I am enraged, I am bled white by an appalling battle, I am deprived of the possibility of being man. I cannot disassociate myself from the future that is proposed for my brother.
What is a rebel? A man who says no.
Love bravely, live bravely, be courageous, there's really nothing to lose. There's no wrong you can't make right again, so be kinder to yourself, you know, have fun, take chances. There's no bounds.
For many child soldiers, war and violence are all they have ever known. If we don't take it upon ourselves to show them an alternative, then they're going to be soldiers forever, and they'll continue to be recruited and to participate in violence if another conflict starts five or 10 years down the road.
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