Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you.
Andrew MurrayRead
God has a plan for His Church upon earth. But alas! we too often make our plan, and we think that we know what ought to be done. We ask God first to bless our feeble efforts, instead of absolutely refusing to go unless God go before us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God's will over our own plans and seeking His guidance.
Andrew Murray highlights the tendency of individuals to create their own plans and seek divine approval for them, rather than relying on God's guidance. The quote underscores the necessity of understanding that true success and direction come when we allow God to lead, rather than attempting to enforce our own solutions without His blessing.
Themes
GuidanceFaithPlansDivineTrust
In practice
Example use cases
During a church service, this quote could be shared to remind congregants of the importance of seeking God's will.
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