Jesus himself did not try to convert the two thieves on the cross; he waited until one of them turned to him.
Dietrich BonhoefferWe must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.....We must not.....assume that our schedule is our own to manage, but allow it to be arranged by God.
Dietrich BonhoefferIt is a dangerous error, surely very widespread among Christians, to think that the heart can pray by itself.
Dietrich BonhoefferTemptations which accompany the working day will be conquered on the basis of the morning breakthrough to God. Decisions, demanded by work, become easier and simpler where they are made not in the fear of men, but only in the sight of God. He wants to give us today the power which we need for our work.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer