We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine.
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Every one of our children will be brought into the ark, if we pray and work earnestly for them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of prayer and effort in safeguarding the well-being of our children.
Dwight L. Moody's quote highlights the dual role of prayer and action in parenting. It suggests that by earnestly praying for our children and putting in the work necessary to support and guide them, we can ensure their protection and development, akin to bringing them safely into an ark from the storms of life.
Themes
PrayerChildrenEffortGuidanceParenting
In practice
Example use cases
In a parenting seminar discussing the importance of support and guidance for children.
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'Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God' (Rom. 10:17). That is whence faith comes. It is not for me to sit down and wait for faith to come stealing over me with a strong sensation, but is for me to take God at His Word.
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There is no greater honour than to be the instrument in God's hands of leading one person out of the kingdom of Satan into the glorious light of Heaven.
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Many a professing Christian is a stumbling-block because his worship is divided. On Sunday he worships God; on weekdays God has little or no place in his thoughts.
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