We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by…
“We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God... It is a strange fact that Christians and even ministers frequently consider their work so important and urgent that they will allow nothing to disturb them. They think they are doing God a service in this but actually they are disdaining God's "crooked but straight path". It is part of the discipline of humility that we must not spare our hand where it can perform service and that we do not assume that our schedule is our own to manage, but allow it to be arranged by God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Humility means letting God dictate our priorities, not our own agendas.
In simple terms: Let God set your schedule.
Key Takeaway
Trust God's timing over personal urgency.
Themes
humility
faith
service
discipline
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- pastoral work
- personal planning
- volunteer service
Key Concepts
divine providence
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize when God is redirecting you?
- What habits keep you from being interrupted?
A Different Perspective
May neglect personal health when over‑committing to work.