Quotes about Devotion
A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will come out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character. Therefore, it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping, we are becoming.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Gods we worship write their names on our faces; be sure of that. And a man will worship something ... That which dominates will determine his life and character. Therefore it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping we are becoming.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
All mankind love a lover.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Love, which is the essence of God, is not for levity, but for the total worth of man.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
The aspect of nature is devout. Like the figure of Jesus, she stands with bended head, and hands folded upon the breast. The happiest man is he who learns from nature the lesson of worship.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
There are innocent men who worship God after the tradition of
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Shouldn't we just admit the obvious--that the New Testament call to discipleship, compassion, and giving leaves no room for the way many of us are thinking and living? Is it time to get beyond the theoretical stance of 'I'd be willing to give up anything if God asked me to,' and start actually giving up things in order to do what He's commanded us?
— Randy Alcorn
When Yesu is everything to you, it is impossible not to speak of him.
— Randy Alcorn
British preacher Charles Spurgeon (1834—1892) said, "Those who are 'beloved of the Lord' must be the most happy and joyful people to be found anywhere upon the face of the earth.
— Randy Alcorn
It is impossible for a believer, no matter what his experience, to keep right with God if he will not take the trouble to spend time with God. Spend plenty of time with him; let other things go, but don't neglect Him." —J. Oswald Sanders
— Randy Alcorn
Prayer isn't the least we can do; it's the most.
— Randy Alcorn