Christian Quote by Hudson Taylor
“Satan may build a hedge about us and fence us in and hinder our movements, but he cannot roof us in and prevent our looking up.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Power of Faith", 1885
Even when obstacles surround us, we can still look upward and hope.
In simple terms: Obstacles can’t stop hope.
Key Takeaway
Keep looking up despite barriers.
Themes
faith
perseverance
spiritual resilience
hope
adversity
Mood
inspirational
contemplative
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mission work
- daily challenges
- mental health
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What “fences” are you facing?
- How does looking up change your perspective?
A Different Perspective
Hope may feel abstract without concrete action.
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![“Satan is a "roaring lion, [who] walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." And he will devour us unless we "put on the whole armour [or power] of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (See 1 Peter 5 and Ephesians 6)” quote by Sheri L. Dew](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d1/sheri-l-dew-3826_able_satan-is-a-roaring-lion-who-walketh-abou_752842.jpg)
