Quote by Vance Havner

It is one of the ironies of the ministry that the very man who works in God's name is often hardest put to find time for God. The parents of Jesus lost Him at church, and they were not the last ones to lose Him there.

It is one of the ironies of the ministry that the very man w

Summary

This quote highlights the irony that those who work in the ministry or engage in religious practices often struggle to make time for their own spiritual connection with God. It references the biblical story of Jesus' parents losing him at the temple, emphasizing that even the most devoted individuals can easily become caught up in the rituals and obligations of faith, losing sight of their personal relationship with God. This serves as a reminder for religious practitioners to prioritize their own spiritual nourishment in the midst of their religious duties.

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By Vance Havner

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