--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Oh, that the church would fall on its…" description: "\"“Oh, that the church would fall on its face and cry out the words the prophet Habakkuk cried: “LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/310/beth-moore-212_prophet_oh-that-the-church-would-fall-on-its-fac_2672323.jpg" --- # Oh, that the church would fall on its face and cry out the… ![“Oh, that the church would fall on its face and cry out the words the prophet Habakkuk cried: “LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known” (3:2).” quote by Beth Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/310/beth-moore-212_prophet_oh-that-the-church-would-fall-on-its-fac_2672323.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/310/beth-moore-212_prophet_oh-that-the-church-would-fall-on-its-fac_2672323.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/310/beth-moore-212_prophet_oh-that-the-church-would-fall-on-its-fac_2672323.jpg) > ““Oh, that the church would fall on its face and cry out the words the prophet Habakkuk cried: “LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known” (3:2).”” [Beth Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/beth-moore/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She calls for renewed reverence for God's deeds, urging contemporary recognition of divine power. **In simple terms:** Seek renewed awe for God's works today. Key Takeaway Cultivate reverence for divine actions. Themes faith prayer renewal spirituality Mood reflective hopeful Type theological motivational When to use this quote - church services - personal prayer - faith groups - scripture study Key Concepts biblical prophecy modern application devotional practice Questions to Reflect On - How can ancient prayers inspire modern faith? - What does “renew them in our day” mean personally? A Different Perspective Interpretations may vary across denominations. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Prophet](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/prophet/) ## Related quotes > [“The prophet Habakkuk lived in a time that was much like ours. He, too, asked Hashem, ‘Why do you tolerate the treacherous? 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Not only does…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/margaret-mead/the-prophet-who-fails-to-present-a-bearable-alternative-and-yet/) [Margaret Mead](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/margaret-mead/) ## More by Beth Moore > [Life works most perfectly when a reciprocal love relationship is in place between man and God.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/beth-moore/life-works-most-perfectly-when-a-reciprocal-love-relationship-is-in/) [Beth Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/beth-moore/) > [Nothing will kill what you've been called to do more than comparing yourself to someone else.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/beth-moore/nothing-will-kill-what-you-ve-been-called-to-do-more-than-comparing/) [Beth Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/beth-moore/) > [Soothing words can become just another drug we swallow to dull our pain.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/beth-moore/soothing-words-can-become-just-another-drug-we-swallow-to-dull-our/) [Beth Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/beth-moore/) > [“If your expectation of God’s Word in your life has been small, I ask you to consider giving it far more credit. 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When you pray…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/beth-moore/don-t-get-discouraged-if-you-don-t-have-or-don-t-presently-practice/) [Beth Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/beth-moore/) [Explore all 892 Beth Moore quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/beth-moore/) ## More Prophet quotes > [The prophet who fails to present a bearable alternative and yet preaches doom is part of the trap that he postulates. 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