I plainly felt that, had God given me such a retirement with the companion I desired, I should have forgotten the work for which I was born and have set up my rest in this world.
John WesleyRead
I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holiness in our day that moves forth in mission and creates authentic community in which each person can be unleashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to fulfill God's creational intentions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a desire for a spiritual revival that fosters genuine community and empowers individuals to achieve their divine purpose.
In this quote, John Wesley conveys his yearning for a revival characterized by holiness that inspires people to unite in fellowship and mission. He emphasizes the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to empower individuals, enabling them to realize and fulfill their God-given purposes within a supportive community, suggesting that such a revival can lead to transformative change in society.
Themes
RevivalHolinessCommunityEmpowermentSpiritMission
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a church sermon to inspire the congregation towards community service.
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