Reason is a whore, the greatest enemy that faith has; it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but more frequently than not struggles against the divine Word, treating with contempt all that emanates from God.
Martin LutherTags: intelligence reason religion faith
I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.
Abraham LincolnTags: faith humility prayer surrender
The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.
Søren KierkegaardAll things are inconstant except the faith in the soul, which changes all things and fills their inconstancy with light.
James JoyceTags: faith
Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.
Mahatma GandhiTags: faith
Go where your best prayers take you.
Frederick BuechnerBack of every creation, supporting it like an arch, is faith. Enthusiasm is nothing: It comes and goes. But if one believes, then miracles occur.
Henry MillerTags: faith
Faith is walking face-first and full-speed into the dark. If we truly knew all the answers in advance as to the meaning of life and the nature of God and the destiny of our souls, our belief would not be a leap of faith and it would not be a courageous act of humanity; it would just be... a prudent insurance policy.
Elizabeth GilbertTags: faith
God moves in mysterious ways
His wonders to performs
As a general rule, Providence seldom vouchsafes to mortals any more than just that degree of encouragement which suffices to keep them at a reasonably full exertion of their powers.
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