Some Christians seem to be accepted in their own…
““Some Christians seem to be accepted in their own experience, at least, that is their apprehension. When their spirit is lively, and their hopes bright, they think God accepts them, for they feel so high, so heavenly-minded, so drawn above the earth! But when their souls cleave to the dust, they are the victims of the fear that they are no longer accepted. If they could but see that all their high joys do not exalt them, and all their low despondencies do not really depress them in their Father’s sight, but that they stand accepted in One who never alters, in One who is always the one God loves, always perfect, always without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, how much happier they would be, and how much more they would honor the Savior!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True acceptance by God is constant, independent of our emotional highs or lows, and recognizing this steadiness brings deeper joy and reverence.
In simple terms: God’s love doesn’t change with our moods.
Key Takeaway
Trust in unchanging divine love.
Themes
faith
acceptance
spiritual stability
humility
Mood
reflective
comforting
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- counseling
- spiritual direction
- church teaching
- mental health support
Key Concepts
theology
psychology of religion
theology of grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure your worth?
- What steadies you when emotions waver?
A Different Perspective
Belief that emotions dictate worth can still cause anxiety.