Children 's literature Quote by Marie-Helene Delval
““When I listen to you, God when I do what you ask me to, I am like a tree planted by a river, a tree full of fruit with leaves that are always green. Ps 1(paraphrased)””
About This Quote
Listening and obeying divine guidance yields spiritual growth, likened to a fruitful, evergreen tree.
In simple terms: Obeying divine guidance makes you like a fruitful, evergreen tree.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate listening and faithful action for spiritual fruitfulness.
Themes
spirituality
faith
growth
nature
obedience
Mood
spiritual
inspirational
Type
Children 's literature:0
Communication:1
Inspirational:1
Listen:1
Paraphrased:0
Prayer:1
Trees:1
Listen God:0
Like Tree:0
Ps Paraphrased:0
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- meditation
- null
Key Concepts
religion
metaphor
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- peaceful
- hopeful
A Different Perspective
How does listening shape your faith?;What fruit does your obedience bear?
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