Parenting Quote by A.W. Tozer
““We pursue God because, and only because, He has first put an urge within us that spurs us to the pursuit. "No man can come to me," said our Lord, "except the Father which hath sent me draw him," and it is by this very prevenient drawing that God takes from us every vestige of credit for the act of coming.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer, 1948
Human desire for the divine originates from God’s prior inner prompting, removing personal credit for seeking Him.
In simple terms: God plants the urge to seek Him.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine initiative in your spiritual quest.
Themes
spirituality
divine initiative
humility
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- faith formation
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
prevenient grace
theodicy
free will
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing God’s prompting affect your sense of achievement?
- Can you distinguish between personal effort and divine drawing?
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