When prayer fades out, power fades out. We are as spiritual as we are prayerful; no more, no less.
E. Stanley JonesRead
To talk with God, no breath is lost. Talk on! To walk with God, no strength is lost. Walk on! To wait on God, no time is lost. Wait on!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Engaging in conversation, action, and patience with God is always worthwhile and costs nothing.
This quote by E. Stanley Jones emphasizes the idea that communication and relationship with God does not come with a price; one can talk, walk, and wait with God without losing anything valuable. Instead of viewing these activities as a drain on one's resources—be it breath, strength, or time—they are depicted as spiritually enriching and fulfilling pursuits that foster a deeper connection with the divine.
Themes
GodFaithSpiritualityPrayerPatienceRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about faith and spirituality, one might use this quote to encourage congregation members to engage actively with their belief.
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To implant fear in the minds of children is a crime. If parents try to rule the child by fear, then fear rules the child.
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