We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another.
– William Gurnall –
1617-1679
The Most Important Thing About Us – AW Tozer
What comes to our minds when we think of God is the most important thing about us.
– AW Tozer –
Prayer and Praise – Charles Spurgeon
Prayer, like the root of a tree, seeks for and finds nutriment; praise, like the fruit, renders a revenue to the owner of the vineyard. Prayer is for ourselves; praise is for God. Let us never be so selfish as to abound in the one and fail in the other.
– Charles Spurgeon –
from Spurgeon on Praise
Joy Lies in Obedience – John Newton
If two angels were to receive at the same moment a commission from God, one to go down and rule earth’s grandest empire, the other to go and sweep the streets of its meanest village, it would be a matter of entire indifference to each which service fell to his lot, the post of ruler or the post of scavenger; for the joy of angels lies in obedience to God’s will.
– John Newton –
1725-1807
The Childlike Privilege – Andrew Murray
Scripture says, “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God” (Romans 8:14). The childlike privilege of asking for anything is inseparable from the childlike life under the leading of the Spirit. The one who yields himself to be led by the Spirit in his everyday life will be led by Him also in his prayers. He will find that father-like giving is the divine response to childlike living.
– Andrew Murray –
from Teach Me to Pray
Patience and Affliction – Thomas Adams
Patience must not be an inch shorter than affliction.
– Thomas Adams –
1583–1653