Air Quote by E. Stanley Jones
“I see that I am inwardly fashioned for faith and not for fear. Fear is not my native land; faith is. I am so made that worry and anxiety are sand in the machinery of life; faith is oil. I live better by faith and confidence than by fear and doubt and anxiety. In anxiety and worry my being is gasping for breath - these are not my native air. But in faith and confidence I breath freely - these are my native air.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Native Land of Faith", 1932
Faith is the natural state of the soul, while fear and anxiety are foreign, hindering our true functioning. Embracing faith restores confidence and vitality.
In simple terms: Faith is natural; fear is foreign.
Key Takeaway
Choose faith over fear.
Themes
faith
confidence
spirituality
mental health
resilience
Mood
hopeful
calm
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- public speaking
- decision making
- stressful work
- health challenges
Key Concepts
spiritual identity
psychological well‑being
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate faith in daily life?
- What fears feel most foreign to you?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not solve practical problems; action is also needed.
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