Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
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Dearest Jesus, holy child, make thee a bed, soft, undefiled, within my heart, that it may be a quiet chamber kept for thee.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a desire for purity and devotion to Jesus within one's heart.
In this quote, Martin Luther reflects on the importance of creating a sacred and pure space in one's heart for Jesus. He invokes the image of a soft and undefiled bed, symbolizing a place of comfort and reverence, where one's spirit can find tranquility and closeness to the divine. It underscores a deep longing for spiritual connection and the sanctity of the inner self as a dwelling for spiritual presence.
Themes
JesusHeartDevotionPuritySpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about finding peace in faith, this quote could beautifully illustrate the need for a calm heart dedicated to God.
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