"We read of spiritual efforts, and our imagination makes us believe that, because we enjoy the idea of doing them, we have done them. I am appalled to see how much of the change which I thought I had undergone lately was only imaginary. The real work seems still to be done. It is so fatally easy to confuse an aesthetic appreciation of the spiritual life with the life itself- to dream that you have waked, washed, and dressed, & then to find yourself still in bed."
-C.S. Lewis
I love this quote because it is something I have felt in my own life many times and something I want to fight against. It's that thing that makes me believe that I am noble and faithful and have done great things and then find myself in bed with the covers pulled over my face because I'm afraid of the shadows playing games on the floor. The bounds of my comfort zone are merely my own fears but actually getting up out of bed and putting my feet on the cold floor is the step hardest to take.
Jesus is the one who takes my hand and helps me take that first step out of bed. He is the One that reminds me that being awake is infinitely better than remaining under the covers.
Good morning!
Good morning!
Mmm, I had not seen this quote before. So true for me as well. I'll be thinking on this one; I love C.S. Lewis quotes. Thanks for sharing!
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