My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.
Leonard RavenhillRead
No man is greater than his prayer life. The pastor who is not praying is playing; the people who are not praying are straying. We have many organizers, but few agonizers; many players and payers, few pray-ers; many singers, few clingers; lots of pastors, few wrestlers; many fears, few tears; much fashion, little passion; many interferers, few intercessors; many writers, but few fighters. Failing here, we fail everywhere.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A strong prayer life is essential for spiritual strength and effectiveness.
This quote emphasizes the fundamental importance of prayer in the life of an individual, particularly in a spiritual context. Leonard Ravenhill compares different roles and activities within the church, suggesting that without a genuine dedication to prayer, all other actions may lack depth and genuine impact. The metaphorical language draws attention to the scarcity of true commitment among spiritual leaders and followers, underlining that prayer is the cornerstone of true spiritual life and effectiveness.
Themes
PrayerSpiritualityCommitmentFaithDedication
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of spiritual discipline, a pastor might say, 'As Leonard Ravenhill reminds us, no man is greater than his prayer life.'
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The tragedy in our colleges and seminaries right now is that we turn men out who know the word of God. That is never going to turn the world._x000D_ The question is not whether they know the Word of God...._x000D_ The question is......Do they know the God of the Word?
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