Holy Quote by A.W. Tozer
““We, on the other hand, want to give our lives over to the Holy Spirit, but at the same time, we want to control what the Holy Spirit does in our lives. We want to sit in the control room. We want to issue the commands and the “Thus saith the Lord.” I have long concluded that the Holy Spirit works alone in my heart and needs no help from me, other than me simply surrendering absolutely to Him.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Holy Spirit and Surrender”, 1940s
True spiritual freedom comes from fully surrendering, not trying to control.
In simple terms: Surrender completely to the Spirit.
Key Takeaway
Release control and trust divine guidance.
Themes
spirituality
trust
surrender
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- life decisions
- leadership
Key Concepts
theology
humility
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas do you still try to control?
- How might full surrender change your life?
A Different Perspective
Human desire for control can hinder genuine spiritual work.
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