Devoted Quotes

“If there's one mistake we all probably make as mothers, it's not praying enough. I really appreciate the point that our most important ministry to our kids is what they do not see us doing, which is constantly, bringing them before the throne, being persistent, being in a constant posture of prayer for their souls, their life path, their ministry their families... what are we really doing with the privilege and opportunity that we have to pray for our kids? No one else in the world will pray for them like their mother should - so, are we taking that responsibility seriously enough?"

-Melissa Edgington, pg. 49-50”
― Tim Challies, Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms

“Her inner drive for excellence also kept her from ever expressing satisfaction with Charles's labors and accomplishments. He despaired of ever pleasing her."

(pg 71)”
― Tim Challies, Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms

“If there's one mistake we all probably make as mothers, it's not praying enough. I really appreciate the point that our most important ministry to our kids is what they do not see us doing, which is constantly bringing them before the throne, being persistent, being in a constant posture of prayer for their souls, their life path, their ministry, their families (whether current or future)."
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"What are we really doing with the privilege and opportunity that we have to pray for our kids? No one else in the world will pray for them like their mother should - so, are we taking that responsibility seriously enough?"

(beginning on pg. 49)”
― Tim Challies, Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms

“Christ,’ she used to say, ‘keeps firmer hold on us than we keep on him’.”
― Tim Challies, Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms

“With God's help, the combination of training and tenderness won her son back to his roots.”
― Tim Challies, Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms

“If there's one mistake we all probably make as mothers, it's not praying enough.”
― Tim Challies, Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms