Christianity Quote by Richard J. Foster
““Dallas Willard writes, “If you want to experience the flow of love as never before, the next time you are in a competitive situation, pray that the others around you will be more outstanding, more praised, and more used of God than yourself. If Christians were universally to do this for each other, the earth would soon be filled with the knowledge of God’s glory.”4””
About This Quote
Source Book: Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster, 1978
Encourages praying for others' excellence in competition to foster love and divine awareness, suggesting collective humility spreads God's glory.
In simple terms: Pray for others' greatness to experience deeper love and share God's glory.
Key Takeaway
Seek others' success as a spiritual practice.
Themes
humility
spirituality
competition
love
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- team sports
- workplace rivalry
- church leadership
- community projects
Key Concepts
prayer
collective worship
divine awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance personal ambition with praying for others' excellence?
- What does “more used of God” mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal growth by focusing solely on others.
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