Done Quote by Thomas Goodwin
“When God will have any great matters done, he sets his people's hearts to work at prayer by a kind of gracious instinct. He stirs them up and moves their hearts by the influence of his Holy Spirit.”
About This Quote
When God accomplishes great deeds, He inspires prayer through a gracious instinct, moving hearts via the Holy Spirit.
In simple terms: God inspires prayer and action through the Holy Spirit.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine prompting in prayer.
Themes
spirituality
prayer
divine inspiration
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal devotion
- mission work
Key Concepts
theology of providence
inner calling
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sense divine prompting?
- What role does instinct play in prayer?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone may feel insufficient without faith.
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