QuoteProject
Help me, Lord, to remember that religion is not to be confined to the church... nor exercised only in prayer and meditation, but that every where I am in Thy Presence
Susanna Wesley
ShareWTF𝕏

Interpretation

What this quote means

Religion encompasses all aspects of life, not just rituals or prayers.

This quote by Susanna Wesley emphasizes that the practice of faith should extend beyond the walls of the church and into everyday life. It suggests that one’s awareness of the divine presence should influence all actions and interactions, reminding believers that spirituality is a holistic experience that integrates with daily living.

Themes

ReligionFaithSpiritualityPresenceLife

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about community service, one could use this quote to underline the importance of acting with faith in everyday endeavors.

Similar quotes

If I could relive my life, I would devote my entire ministry to reaching children for God!
Dwight L. MoodyRead
We shall never see much change for the better in our churches in general till the prayer meeting occupies a higher place in the esteem of Christians.
Charles SpurgeonRead
How is Christmas regarded today? The legend of Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, the decorations of tinsel and mistletoe, and the giving of gifts all express to us the spirit of the day we celebrate; but the true spirit of Christmas lies much deeper than these. It is found in the life of the Savior, in the principles He taught, in His atoning sacrifice-which become our great heritage.
Howard W. HunterRead
United with the angels and saints of the heavenly Church, let us adore the most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. Prostrate, we adore this great mystery that contains God's new and definitive covenant with humankind in Christ.
Pope John Paul IiRead
If in prayer I come before a throne of grace, the faults of my prayer will be overlooked.
Charles SpurgeonRead
This Sunday School has been of help to me, greater perhaps than any other force in my Christian life, and I can ask no better things for you than that you, and all that shall come after you in this great band of workers for Christ, shall receive the same measure of blessedness which I have been permitted to have.
John D. RockefellerRead

A little wisdom, now and then

Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.