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Gods way of answering the Christians prayer for more patience, experience, hope and love often is to put him into the fu
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"God's way of answering the Christian's prayer for more patience, experience, hope and love often is to put him into the furnace of affliction"

- Richard Cecil

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This quote by Richard Cecil speaks to the concept that God's method of answering the prayers of Christians for more patience, experience, hope and love is to place them through challenging times. This is typically referred to as the "furnace of condition". This is a metaphor for the tests as well as tribulations that most of us deal with in life. With these experiences, we can find out to be more patient, obtain even more experience, and create more hope as well as love. It is through these challenging times that we can grow and progress individuals. God's means of answering our petitions is to place us through these experiences to make sure that we can find out and also expand. It is via these experiences that we can end up being more resistant and also better furnished to deal with the obstacles of life.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Richard Cecil between November 8, 1748 and August 15, 1810. He/she was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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