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How very small anything that we are allowed to endure seems beside that Cross.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":46,"quote_text":47,"author_id":5,"source_id":29,"has_image":35,"author":48,"source":49,"quote_tag":50,"commentary":9},2845172,"Praise Him who went before to search out a Resting-place. May it be a place of victory too, for His own glory’s sake.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":52,"quote_text":53,"author_id":5,"source_id":29,"has_image":35,"author":54,"source":55,"quote_tag":56,"commentary":57},2845169,"We have one crystal clear reason apart from the blessed happiness of this way of life. It is this: prayer is the core of our day. Take prayer out, and the day would collapse, would be pithless, a straw blown in the wind. But how can you pray – really pray, I mean – with one against who you have a grudge or whom you have been discussing critically with another? Try it. You will find it cannot be done.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nAmy Carmichael, a British missionary and founder of the Dohnavur Fellowship in India, penned this reflection on the importance of prayer and forgiveness in her life's work. This quote likely originated from her writings or letters, reflecting her experiences in the early 20th century, a time marked by her dedication to serving the marginalized and oppressed in India. As she navigated the complexities of cross-cultural relationships and personal relationships within her community, she grappled with the tension between spiritual growth and interpersonal conflicts.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that true spiritual practice, such as prayer, is compromised by unresolved conflicts and grudges. This paradox suggests that the very thing that brings us closer to God – our desire to pray and connect with the divine – can be hindered by our own human failings, such as holding onto resentment or criticism.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from acknowledging the inverse relationship between spiritual practice and interpersonal conflicts. By recognizing that unresolved grudges can undermine their ability to pray and connect with their inner selves, they can proactively cultivate a culture of forgiveness and empathy, creating a fertile ground for spiritual growth and deeper connections with others.",{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":29,"has_image":35,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":9},2845167,"If souls can suffer alongside, and I hardly know it, because the spirit of discernment is not in me, then I know nothing of Calvary love...",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":65,"quote_text":66,"author_id":5,"source_id":29,"has_image":35,"author":67,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":9},2845166,"The Calvinists illustrate their belief by a single illuminating word, Cat-hold, and the Arminians by another, Monkey-hold. Could you find better illustrations? The cat takes up the kitten and carries it in its mouth; the kitten is passive, the cat does everything. But the little monkey holds on to its mother, and clings with might and main. Those who have watched the “cat-hold” in the house, and the “monkey-hold” out in the jungle, can appreciate the accuracy of these two illustrations.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":71,"quote_text":72,"author_id":5,"source_id":29,"has_image":35,"author":73,"source":74,"quote_tag":75,"commentary":9},2845164,"The vows of God are on me. I may not stay to play with shadows or pluck earthly flowers till I my work have done and rendered up account.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":77,"quote_text":78,"author_id":5,"source_id":29,"has_image":35,"author":79,"source":80,"quote_tag":81,"commentary":9},2845162,"If I can write an unkind letter, speak an unkind work, think an unkind thought without grief and shame, then I know nothing of Calvary love.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":83,"quote_text":84,"author_id":5,"source_id":29,"has_image":35,"author":85,"source":86,"quote_tag":87,"commentary":9},2845161,"There is only one way of victory over the bitterness and rage that comes naturally to us – To will what God wills brings peace.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":89,"quote_text":90,"author_id":5,"source_id":29,"has_image":35,"author":91,"source":92,"quote_tag":93,"commentary":94},2845159,"Prayer is the core of the day. Take prayer out, and the day would collapse...",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nAmy Carmichael, a renowned missionary and evangelist, penned this quote in the early 20th century, a time of great spiritual revival and social change. As she worked tirelessly in India, caring for orphaned children and sharing the Gospel with those in need, she deeply understood the importance of prayer in her daily life. Her words reflect the pivotal role she saw prayer playing in her work.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath Carmichael's statement is a profound acknowledgment of the fragile nature of human endeavor. By asserting that \"prayer is the core of the day,\" she highlights the intrinsic weakness of our efforts without divine guidance. The collapse of our endeavors without prayer is not merely a hypothetical scenario but a stark reminder of our dependence on the divine.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, self-sufficient world, this quote encourages professionals and creatives to recognize the limits of their own strength and the value of humility. By acknowledging our need for prayer, we can cultivate a mindset of reliance on the divine, allowing us to approach our work with a sense of vulnerability and openness, rather than trying to shoulder the burden alone.",{"currentPage":96,"totalPages":97,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":98},1,17,10]