God's presence within us is like the fire in the burning bush. It gradually glows right through us. Although we remain entirely ourselves, we are transformed into our true self—as God intended us to be from the very beginning.
— Frederica Mathewes-Green (b. 1952), Autorin und Referentin
Source: First Fruits of Prayer: A Forty-Day Journey through the Canon of St. Andrew
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Growth & Character, Meaning & Identity
Occasions: For Reflection, Encouragement
All quotes by Frederica Mathewes-Green (1)
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo
God has his ear at your heart.
Augustine of Hippo
God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Augustine of Hippo