Every day Quote by Arthur Bennett
““I fall short of thy glory every day by spending hours unprofitably, by thinking that the things I do are good, when they are not done to thy end, nor spring from the rules of thy Word. [From the prayer, Shortcomings]””
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Shortcomings, 19th century Christian devotional text
Daily unproductive work diverts from divine purpose; true service aligns with spiritual principles
In simple terms: Wasting time away from God’s will harms spiritual growth
Align daily actions with higher purpose and moral guidance
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- volunteering
- prayer
- study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one measure alignment with divine purpose?
- What practices help maintain spiritual focus?
Human frailty makes perfect obedience difficult; grace is needed