My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.
Leonard RavenhillRead
The secret of praying is praying in secret. A sinning man will stop praying, and a praying man will stop sinning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of prayer lies in its sincerity, and through genuine prayer, one can find moral clarity.
This quote emphasizes the importance of private, sincere prayer as a means of fostering one's spirituality and moral integrity. Leonard Ravenhill suggests that when a person engages in true prayer, it has the power to transform their character, steering them away from wrongdoing and toward righteousness.
Themes
PrayerSincerityMoralitySpiritualitySelf-Improvement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared in a religious service to encourage members to focus on personal, sincere prayer.
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All quotes →Prayer is not a preparation for the battle; it is the battle!
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Everyone recognizes that Stephen was Spirit-filled when he was performing wonders. Yet, he was just as Spirit-filled when he was being stoned to death.
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I find it most intriguing to contemplate the fact that while men are considering what place to give Jesus Christ in history, He has already decided what place to give them in eternity.
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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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Some women will spend thirty minutes to an hour preparing for church externally (putting on special clothes and makeup, etc.). What would happen if we all spent the same amount of time preparing internally for church—with prayer and meditation?
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