Adoration Quote by Ole Hallesby
“Praise lies upon a higher plane than thanksgiving. When I give thanks, my thoughts still circle about myself to some extent. But in praise my soul ascends to self-forgetting adoration.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown, possibly theological essay
True praise transcends self‑centered gratitude, leading to self‑forgetting admiration of the divine
In simple terms: Praise lifts beyond personal thanks
Seek self‑less reverence
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- worship
- personal reflection
- meditation
- prayer
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What distinguishes genuine praise from self‑serving thanks?
- How can one cultivate self‑forgetting adoration?
Praise may still be influenced by ego