“God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves.”
― A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God

“The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward progress is because they haven’t yet come to the end of themselves. We’re still trying to give orders, and interfering with God’s work within us. ”
A.W. Tozer

The Pursuit of God

The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came. Anticipate your battles; fight them on your knees before temptation comes, and you will always have victory. – R. A. Torry 1856-1928

My Grandfathers taught at a small Bible college in upstate New York from 1919 to 1976.  I have been reading some of their textbooks that they used.  I have been impressed with R.A. Torry and wanted to pass on the quote.  In all the technology and knowledge we have available today sometimes we look back with arrogance.  We need to understand that many of those that have already passed can help us understand the struggles ahead.

“Grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning. Earning is an attitude. Effort is an action. Grace, you know, does not just have to do with forgiveness of sins alone.”
― Dallas WillardThe Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus’s Essential Teachings on Discipleship

The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus's Essential Teachings on Discipleship