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Bible Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“How is it possible to live the life of faith when we grow weary of prayer, when we lose our taste for reading the Bible, and when sleep, food and sensuality deprive us of the joy of communion with God?” quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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““How is it possible to live the life of faith when we grow weary of prayer, when we lose our taste for reading the Bible, and when sleep, food and sensuality deprive us of the joy of communion with God?””

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

About This Quote

Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship, 1937

Questions the difficulty of maintaining faith amid fatigue and worldly distractions.

In simple terms: Faith can feel hard when weary.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize spiritual practices despite fatigue.

Themes

faith fatigue spirituality

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • Bible study
  • fasting
  • community worship

Key Concepts

discipleship religious devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you integrate prayer into daily routines?
  • What small habit sustains your faith?
A Different Perspective

Physical needs can dominate, making spiritual focus tough.

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