Quotes about Devotion
But aren't lovers always tempted to find another? You humans are lovers, yes? So you have this awful tendency to reject him who first loved you and follow after the intoxicating scents.
— Ted Dekker
When you have a desperate love for God,' Father Micheal would say, 'the comforts of this world feel like paper flowers. They are easily put aside. If you really have God's love.
— Ted Dekker
You humans are lovers, yes? So you have this awful tendency to reject Him who first loved you and follow after intoxicating sense. Evil is a jealous lover who will try to destroy what it cannot posses.
— Ted Dekker
I never intended to hurt your feelings, my love," Sylous said as he drew his fingers along her cheek and back behind her ear. Rose inhaled desire as he traced the outline of her face. Her heart beat out of rhythm. Her skin tingled. Awe of Sylous had quickly turned to love long ago. He was her truest companion, the one she dreamed of and longed for. Next to God, Sylous had become her everything.
— Ted Dekker
Everything I do is for you and this safe haven you've built for me," Sylous said. "Do you doubt that?
— Ted Dekker
No," she whispered. "Have I not always come to you in your time of need?" "Yes." "Did I not provide you with enough power to change the world?" "Yes." "Did I not commit myself to your protection?" "Yes." "Have I not always been faithful to you?" "Yes.
— Ted Dekker
What is love?
— Ted Dekker
God loved us before he made us; and his love has never diminished and never shall.
— Julian of Norwich
Any time we look at our Maker with love, our importance in our own eyes diminishes, and we are filled with awe and humility and love for others.
— Julian of Norwich
Whether we see God or only seek to see God, I believe we add to the Divine Essence when we simply fasten our minds and lives onto God.
— Julian of Norwich
Whether the soul is in a state of seeking or finding, the way we honor God most is through unconditional surrender
— Julian of Norwich
Neglecting to bathe the ministry in prayer leaves us just workers, not worshipers. When we unite in prayer, there is incredible power.
— KP Yohannan