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
Interpretation
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.
In practice
In a speech about community service, one could use this quote to underline the importance of acting with faith in everyday endeavors.
The facts tell us that no religious Faith releases - or ever has released at any moment in History - a higher degree of warmth, a more intense dynamism of unification than the Christianity of our own day - and the more Catholic it is, the truer my words.
We can inspire others through witness so that one grows together in communicating. BUt the worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyses: 'I am talking with you in order to persuade you.' No. Each person dialogues, starting with his and her own identity. The church grows by attracting, not proselytizing.
Intercessory prayer is exceedingly prevalent. What wonders it has wrought! The Word of God teems with its marvelous deeds. Believer, thou hast a mighty engine in thy hand, use it well, use it constantly, use it with faith, and thou shalt surely be a benefactor to thy brethren.
If in prayer I come before a throne of grace, the faults of my prayer will be overlooked.
We are afraid that if we stop and really look at God in his Word, we might discover that he evokes greater awe and demands deeper worship than we are ready to give him.
I saw that giving even all my life to God (supposing it possible to do this and go no further) would profit me nothing unless I gave my heart, yea, all my heart, to Him.
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