Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with…
““Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little, when we arrive safely because we sailed too close to the shore. Disturb us, Lord, when with the abundance of things we possess, we have lost our thirst for the waters of life, having fallen in love with life, we have ceased to dream of eternity, and in our efforts to build a new earth, we have allowed our vision of the new heaven to dim. Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly, to venture on wider seas, where storms will show your mastery, where losing sight of land, we shall find the stars. We ask you to push back the horizon of our hopes, and to push us into the future in strength, courage, hope, and love. This we ask in the name of our Captain, who is Jesus Christ. ””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A prayer asking God to disturb complacency, revive ambition, and expand spiritual horizons with courage, hope, and love.
In simple terms: Seek divine challenge to grow spiritually.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold, hopeful pursuit of purpose.
Themes
faith
spirituality
growth
hope
courage
purpose
Mood
hopeful
determined
reverent
Type
Disturb:1
Dreams:1
Hope and love:1
Life:1
New earth:1
Strength Courage:1
Dreams Come:0
Lord Pleased:0
Disturb Lord:0
Shore Disturb:0
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- mission work
- life planning
Key Concepts
divine challenge
spiritual awakening
vision expansion
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts keep you stagnant?
- How can you pursue your higher purpose?
A Different Perspective
Risk of over‑reliance on external guidance.