Christianity Quote by Richard J. Foster
““And so I urge you to still every motion that is not rooted in the Kingdom. Become quiet, hushed, motionless until you are finally centered. Strip away all excess baggage and nonessential trappings until you have come into the stark reality of the Kingdom of God. Let go of all distractions until you are driven into the Core. Allow God to reshuffle your priorities and eliminate unnecessary froth. Mother Teresa of Calcutta said, 'Pray for me that I not loosen my grip on the hands of Jesus even under the guise of ministering to the poor.' That is our first task: to grip the hands of Jesus with such tenacity that we are obliged to follow his lead, to seek first his Kingdom.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster, 1978
True spiritual focus requires shedding distractions and centering on divine purpose, holding tightly to Christ’s guidance.
In simple terms: Drop distractions, stay centered on God.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize God, let go of excess.
Themes
spirituality
discipline
detachment
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
spiritual
instructional
When to use this quote
- prayer
- personal retreat
- mission work
- daily decision making
Key Concepts
Kingdom focus
inner stillness
prioritization
Questions to Reflect On
- What distractions keep you from spiritual focus?
- How can you practice stillness daily?
A Different Perspective
May become to cling to worldly concerns despite intention.
