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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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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