In Devotion...

[InHisPeace]

I came across this quote last night, and thought it was worth posting here...

"The world is like a bridge.
Pass over it, but do not settle down on it!
He who hopes for an hour may hope for eternity! The world is but an hour: spend it in devotion, for the rest is of no worth."

- The mosque of Fatehpur Sikri (ca 1569).

 

[sundari]

"Some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry.
But others preach about Christ with pure motives."
Philip. 1:15

I hope I can rejoice in the Lord's blessing the labors
of other good men. It is indeed a sad spirit when
ministers are jealous of each other, and would
rather cavil and find fault with each other, instead
of desiring that the blessing of God might rest
upon them and their labors. Oh that miserable
spirit of detraction and envy, which would gladly
pull others down, that we might stand as it were,
a little higher upon their bodies! Where is there any . . .
true humility of mind,
simplicity of spirit,
brotherly love, or
an eye to God's glory,
when this wretched spirit is indulged?

If Mr. Pride gets a wound in the head, it will
not be the worse for the grace of humility.

 

[JohannAT]

Hello dear Steph,

This is a really beautiful quote! To me, this is proof that all human beings feel a real hunger, thirst, and longing for God, the Eternal One.

 

[InHisPeace]

Glad you liked the quote Charlie! I loved it as soon as I saw it!

Sundari, I'm sorry to say you've lost me! (I'm probably having one of those blonde moments! )