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The reality of living by faith as though we were already…

“The reality of living by faith as though we were already dead, of living by faith in open communion with God, and then stepping back into the external world as though we are already raised from the dead, this is not once for all, it is a matter of moment-by-moment faith, and living moment by…” quote by Francis Schaeffer
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“The reality of living by faith as though we were already dead, of living by faith in open communion with God, and then stepping back into the external world as though we are already raised from the dead, this is not once for all, it is a matter of moment-by-moment faith, and living moment by moment. This morning's faith will never do for this noon. The faith of this noon will never do for suppertime . The faith of suppertime will never do for the next morning. Thank God for the reality for which we were created, a moment-by-moment communication with God himself.”

Francis Schaeffer

About This Quote

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

Faith must be renewed continuously, not a one‑time act; each moment requires fresh trust in God.

In simple terms: Faith needs constant renewal.

Key Takeaway

Renew faith each moment.

Themes

faith spirituality daily practice

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

devotional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • morning prayer
  • midday work
  • evening worship
  • crisis decision

Key Concepts

Christian theology moment‑by‑moment living

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep faith fresh throughout the day?
  • What practices help you renew trust?
A Different Perspective

Faith can feel exhausting if not balanced with rest and reflection.

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