186 Quotes by Richard J. Foster

There are two ways to get enough: one is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less. – G. K. Chesterton.

Our problem is that we assume prayer is something to master the way we master algebra or auto mechanics. But when praying, we come “underneath,” where we calmly and deliberately surrender control and become incompetent.

Restriction often enhances clarity.

Inward solitude has outward manifestations. There is the freedom to be alone, not in order to be away from people but in order to hear the divine Whisper better.

Forms and rituals do not produce worship, nor does the disuse of forms and rituals. We can use all the right techniques and methods, we can have the best possible liturgy, but we have not worshiped the Lord until Spirit touches spirit.

The moment we feel we can succeed and attain victory over sin by the strength of our will alone is the moment we are worshiping the will.

Make me a captive, Lord, And then I shall be free; Force me to render up my sword, And I shall conqueror be. I sink in life’s alarms When by myself I stand; Imprison me within Thine arms, And strong shall be my hand.2.

Worship begins in holy expectancy, it ends in holy obedience.

Spiritual Disciplines involve doing what we can do to receive from God the power to do what we cannot.