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To be much for God, we must be much with God. Jesus, that…

“To be much for God, we must be much with God. Jesus, that lone figure in the wilderness, knew strong crying, along with tears. Can one be moved with compassion and not know tears? Jeremiah was a sobbing saint. Jesus wept! So did Paul. So did John. Though there are some tearful intercessors behind…” quote by Leonard Ravenhill
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“To be much for God, we must be much with God. Jesus, that lone figure in the wilderness, knew strong crying, along with tears. Can one be moved with compassion and not know tears? Jeremiah was a sobbing saint. Jesus wept! So did Paul. So did John. Though there are some tearful intercessors behind the scenes, I grant you that to our modern Christianity, praying is foreign.”

Leonard Ravenhill

About This Quote

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

True devotion to God involves deep compassion and tears; modern Christianity often neglects heartfelt prayer.

In simple terms: Godly love includes compassion and tears.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate sincere, tearful prayer.

Themes

spirituality compassion authenticity

Mood

solemn hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church services
  • personal prayer
  • counseling
  • spiritual retreats

Key Concepts

theology emotional expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we shy away from emotional prayer?
  • How can we restore heartfelt worship?
A Different Perspective

Many avoid vulnerable prayer.

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