Pursuing Quote by A.W. Tozer
““The impulse to pursue God originates with God, but the outworking of that impulse is our following hard after Him; and all the time we are pursuing Him we are already in His hand.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer, 1948
Our desire for God originates from God, and as we seek Him we are already held by His grace.
In simple terms: God’s pull starts within us, and seeking Him means we’re already in His care.
Key Takeaway
Seek God, trust His guidance.
Themes
spirituality
faith
trust
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual retreats
- daily worship
- life crises
Key Concepts
Divine initiative
human response
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing God’s initiative change your prayer life?
- What does it mean to be “already in His hand”?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the role of personal effort in spiritual growth.
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