Break Quote by Huldrych Zwingli
“I beseech Christ for this one thing only, that He will enable me to endure all things courageously, and that He break me as a potter’s vessel or make me strong, as it pleases Him.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 1535, Reformation preaching
A prayer for divine strength to face hardships and be shaped by God’s will.
In simple terms: Ask God for courage and to be molded like clay.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual resilience.
Themes
faith
perseverance
divine will
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- leadership challenges
- health crises
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal agency with divine dependence?
- What does being “broken as a potter’s vessel” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot guarantee outcomes; reliance on faith may conflict with practical solutions.
