Approach Quote by David Livingstone
“I will try and remember always to approach God in secret with as much reverence in speech, posture, and behavior as in public. Help me, Thou who knowest my frame and pitiest as a father his children.”
About This Quote
Source Diary: Personal journal entry, 1865
Seek private, sincere communion with God, matching the reverence of public worship in personal thoughts and actions.
In simple terms: Pray privately with respect.
Key Takeaway
Honor private prayer as much as public worship.
Themes
faith
humility
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- confessional reflection
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
inner devotion
authenticity
personal discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can private prayer influence your public behavior?
- What does reverence mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Private devotion may feel isolated without community support.
