--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Lord, how excellent are Thy ways, and how…" description: "\"“Lord, how excellent are Thy ways, and how devious and dark are the ways of man. Show us how to die, that we may rise again to newness of life. Rend th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8a/a-w-tozer-1151_faith_lord-how-excellent-are-thy-ways-and-how_1860295.jpg" --- # Lord, how excellent are Thy ways, and how devious and dark… ![“Lord, how excellent are Thy ways, and how devious and dark are the ways of man. Show us how to die, that we may rise again to newness of life. Rend the veil of our self-life from the top down as Thou didst rend the veil of the Temple. We would draw near in full assurance of faith. We would dwell…” quote by A.W. Tozer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8a/a-w-tozer-1151_faith_lord-how-excellent-are-thy-ways-and-how_1860295.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8a/a-w-tozer-1151_faith_lord-how-excellent-are-thy-ways-and-how_1860295.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8a/a-w-tozer-1151_faith_lord-how-excellent-are-thy-ways-and-how_1860295.jpg) > ““Lord, how excellent are Thy ways, and how devious and dark are the ways of man. Show us how to die, that we may rise again to newness of life. Rend the veil of our self-life from the top down as Thou didst rend the veil of the Temple. We would draw near in full assurance of faith. We would dwell with Thee in daily experience here on this earth so that we may be accustomed to the glory when we enter Thy heaven to dwell with Thee there. In Jesus' name, Amen.”” [A.W. Tozer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/a-w-tozer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The prayer asks for divine guidance to understand mortality, transcendence, and deeper faith, seeking renewal and heavenly communion. **In simple terms:** Seek divine help to die and rise anew. Key Takeaway Pursue spiritual renewal and faith. Themes faith mortality renewal divine guidance Mood reverent hopeful Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - personal prayer - church service - meditation Key Concepts spirituality theology transcendence Questions to Reflect On - How does confronting death shape your daily actions? - What does “newness of life” mean to you? 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