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Dormant Quote by John Calvin

“We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.” quote by John Calvin
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“We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.”

John Calvin

About This Quote

Source Treatise: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1559

Hope must be nurtured at every stage, especially when weak or suppressed, through prayer and divine assistance.

In simple terms: Nurture hope through prayer when it is weak.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine help to sustain hope.

Themes

faith spirituality resilience

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual counseling
  • community support
  • recovering from loss

Key Concepts

theology hope prayer

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you actively support hope in others?
  • What practices keep hope alive during hardship?
A Different Perspective

Hope alone may not solve practical problems without action.

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