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It is not my strength that grows, so much as God's…

“It is not my strength that grows, so much as God's strength in me, which is given more abundantly as the days roll. It is so given on one condition. If my faith has laid hold of the infinite, the exhaustless, the immortal energy of God, unless there is something fearfully wrong about me, I shall…” quote by Alexander MacLaren
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“It is not my strength that grows, so much as God's strength in me, which is given more abundantly as the days roll. It is so given on one condition. If my faith has laid hold of the infinite, the exhaustless, the immortal energy of God, unless there is something fearfully wrong about me, I shall be getting purer, nobler, wiser, more observant of His will; gentler, like Christ; every way fitter for His service, and for larger service, as the days increase.”

Alexander MacLaren

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Spiritual growth depends on surrendering to divine strength, which increases as faith deepens and time passes.

In simple terms: Faith lets God's power grow in us over time.

Key Takeaway

Rely on faith to let God's strength develop.

Themes

faith spiritual growth humility service

Mood

reverent hopeful reflective

Type

scriptural inspirational encouraging

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • church service
  • personal study
  • mission work
  • life challenges

Key Concepts

theology divine empowerment personal transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you trust God more each day?
  • What habits nurture deeper faith?
A Different Perspective

If faith is weak, divine strength may not manifest fully.

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