Maria Rees

“We must carefully examine ourselves to see which virtues we are in most need of and which we find the hardest to acquire. We should also take note of the sins that we most frequently fall into and what occasions contribute to our fall. In our times of struggle with these areas, we can go before God with entire confidence and remain in the presence of His divine majesty. In humble adoration, we must confess our sins and weaknesses to Him, lovingly asking for the help of His grace in our time of need. Then, we will find that we can partake of all the virtues found in Him, even though we do not possess any of our own.”
― Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

“To succeed in giving ourselves to God as much as He desires, we must”
― Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

“Whatever gets released around your life will be displayed, first in the secret place, then openly.”
― Ian Clayton, Realms of the Kingdom: Volume 1

“Paul wrote Timothy saying, “No man serving as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please Him who has chosen him to be a soldier.” 2 Tim. 2:4. While we are not to be of the world, the promise remains that we may very well face persecution in the world. Jesus said to His followers, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.” John 16:33.”
― Charles Elliott Newbold Jr., Stepping into the Circle