We see the water of a river flowing uninterruptedly and…
“We see the water of a river flowing uninterruptedly and passing away, and all that floats on its surface, rubbish or beams of trees, all pass by. Christian! So does our life. . .I was an infant, and that time has gone. I was an adolescent, and that too has passed. I was a young man, and that too is far behind me. The strong and mature man that I was is no more. My hair turns white, I succumb to age, but that too passes; I approach the end and will go the way of all flesh. I was born in order to die. I die that I may live. Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life is fleeting; each stage passes like a river, reminding us of mortality and the need for spiritual readiness.
In simple terms: Life passes like a river, urging spiritual readiness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and seek divine grace now.
Themes
mortality
spirituality
humility
time
impermanence
Mood
reflective
solemn
hopeful
Type
spiritual
existential
religious
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- meditation
- acceptance of aging
- preparing for death
Key Concepts
Christian theology
existential reflection
human finitude
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor each life stage?
- What practices keep you spiritually grounded?
A Different Perspective
Life’s brevity can lead to despair if not balanced with hope.