'Saturate me with the oil of Thy Spirit, that I may be aflame. Make me Thy fuel O flame of God.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A plea for spiritual empowerment to live with intense passion and devotion.
- In plain terms
- Fill me with spiritual power so I burn with passion.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek deep spiritual fuel for passionate living.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fuels your passion?
- How do you stay spiritually ignited?
Another view
It equates spiritual fervor with literal burning.
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