Nothing is wrong with the inlet: It is the outlet that is obstructed. The water of life does not spring forth because the flow has no way through. Were the outlet cleared, the water of life would flow unceasingly. What a child of God needs is not more life but more flow of life.

And it is through conflict that God induces the believer to seek and to grasp total triumph in Christ.

Do not be impatient for impatience is of the flesh. Do not try different methods because they are useful solely in helping the flesh. We must distrust the flesh entirely.

I must first have the sense of God's possession of me before I can have the sense of His presence with me.

The fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control

Most soulish believers assume an attitude of self-righteousness, though often it is scarcely detectable. They hold tenaciously to their minute opinions we ought to lay aside the small differences and pursue the common objective.

Lord, I am willing to break my heart in order that I may satisfy Thy heart!