My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.
Leonard RavenhillRead
The Cinderella of the church today is the prayer meeting. This handmaid of the Lord is unloved and unwooed because she is not dripping with the pearls of intellectualism, nor glamorous with the silks of philosophy; neither is she enchanting with the tiara of psychology. She wears the homespuns of sincerity and humility and so is not afraid to kneel!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prayer meetings are often overlooked and undervalued despite their sincerity and humility.
In this quote, Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the importance of prayer meetings in the church, likening them to Cinderella, who is neglected in favor of more glamorous pursuits. He suggests that true spirituality is found in simplicity and sincerity, rather than in the intellectualism or trends of modern philosophy and psychology. The prayer meeting, embodying humility, deserves recognition and love for its authenticity and connection to the divine.
Themes
PrayerChurchHumilitySincerityFaith
In practice
Example use cases
During a church service, to emphasize the significance of prayer meetings.
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