Above the clouds Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“Sometimes a fog will settle over a vessel's deck and yet leave the topmast clear. Then a sailor goes up aloft and gets a lookout which the helmsman on deck cannot get. So prayer sends the soul aloft; lifts it above the clouds in which our selfishness and egotism befog us, and gives us a chance to see which way to steer.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Ministry of Prayer, 1865
Prayer lifts the soul above selfish fog, granting clarity to navigate life’s direction.
In simple terms: Prayer clears selfish fog.
Pray for perspective and guidance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership
- personal crises
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt clearer after prayer?
- What practical steps follow spiritual insight?
Prayer alone may not solve practical problems; action is also needed.