It is that the Spirit is the outbreathing of God, His…
“It is that the Spirit is the outbreathing of God, His inmost life going forth in a personal form to quicken. When we receive the Holy Spirit, we receive the inmost life of God Himself to dwell in a personal way in us. When we really grasp this thought, it is overwhelming in its solemnity. Just stop and think what it means to have the inmost life of that infinite and eternal Being whom we call God, dwelling in a personal way in you. How solemn and how awful and yet unspeakably glorious life becomes when we realize this.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Holy Spirit is God's innermost life entering personally, giving profound, awe‑inspiring transformation.
In simple terms: God's life lives within us.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal spiritual renewal.
Themes
spirituality
theology
transformation
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- counseling
- life crises
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
divine indwelling
personal revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this concept affect your daily choices?
- What does "inmost life" mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across traditions; experience may differ.