Christ Quote by Alexander MacLaren
“It is not my strength that grows, so much as God's strength in me, which is given more abundantly as the days roll. It is so given on one condition. If my faith has laid hold of the infinite, the exhaustless, the immortal energy of God, unless there is something fearfully wrong about me, I shall be getting purer, nobler, wiser, more observant of His will; gentler, like Christ; every way fitter for His service, and for larger service, as the days increase.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Life, Alexander MacLaren, 1882
Spiritual growth depends on surrendering to divine strength, which increases as faith deepens and time passes.
In simple terms: Faith lets God's power grow in us over time.
Key Takeaway
Rely on faith to let God's strength develop.
Themes
faith
spiritual growth
humility
service
Mood
reverent
hopeful
reflective
Type
scriptural
inspirational
encouraging
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- church service
- personal study
- mission work
- life challenges
Key Concepts
theology
divine empowerment
personal transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you trust God more each day?
- What habits nurture deeper faith?
A Different Perspective
If faith is weak, divine strength may not manifest fully.
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