Quotes by Jakob Abrell

Jakob Abrell (1934–2003) — Christlicher Autor und Lyriker · evangelisch-pietistisch · Deutschland

Jakob Abrell (1934–2003) war ein deutscher Sägewerksfacharbeiter, ehrenamtlicher Lektor und Autor christlicher Lyrik und Aphorismen aus dem württembergischen Altpietismus. Seine von einer alltagsnahen Frömmigkeit geprägten Texte und Spruchkarten thematisieren vor allem die Geborgenheit bei Gott, den Trost im Gebet und den Wert des einzelnen Menschen. Bibellesern begegnen seine pointierten Gedanken bis heute als seelsorgliche Impulse in Andachten und Gemeindemedien.

Era: Today

Recurring topics: Prayer & Silence, Faith & Trust, Guidance & God's Will, Hope & Confidence, Meaning & Identity, Wisdom & Understanding, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Growth & Character

Quotes by Jakob Abrell

On the way to a life with God, the wrong path can become a detour toward the way home.

Jakob Abrell

Prayer is the mysterious connection from the powerlessness of man to the omnipotence of God.

Jakob Abrell

May you have warm words on a cold evening, the full moon on a dark night, and a gentle tailwind on your way home.

Jakob Abrell

In prayer, the original purpose of man is expressed, namely the trusting conversation of the creature with the Creator.

Jakob Abrell

In searching for the deepest meaning of our existence, we do well to listen to the one who knew we would ask this question.

Jakob Abrell

Wisdom is recognizing the present and visible as only a part of the reality that exists.

Jakob Abrell

The Holy Spirit brings about in our lives that the impossible becomes possible and the possible becomes impossible.

Jakob Abrell

We can only rightly grasp God's love when we let Jesus Christ be Lord of our life.

Jakob Abrell

Whoever has patience submits to a situation, and thus stands above it, opposite the impatient one.

Jakob Abrell

Nothing in the world promotes life as much as love.

Jakob Abrell

Sources: autoren-bw.de, abrell.de, gebet-fuer-kranke.de

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