Teach us, O Lord, the disciplines of patience, for to wait is often harder than to work. Peter Marshall More Quotes by Peter Marshall More Quotes From Peter Marshall A man walks on through life - with the external call ringing in his ears but with no response stirring in his heart, and then suddenly, without any warning, the Spirit taps him on the shoulder. What happens? He turns 'round. The word 'repentance' means 'turning 'round.' He repents and believes and is saved. Peter Marshall man spirit heart life Church members in too many cases are like deep sea divers, encased in the suits designed for many fathoms deep, marching bravely to pull out plugs in bathtubs. Peter Marshall deep suits church sea We ministers have undoubtedly failed to connect and apply Christianity to the practical everyday problems of the average man. In this, we have failed to follow in Christ's footsteps. For the religion which He taught and revealed in His own life and ministry was an intensely practical and down-to-earth affair. Peter Marshall problems man life religion I am growing more and more aware that all too often we preachers aim at nothing and hit it. Peter Marshall i-am more nothing aim I know that no business contract, no order or commercial consideration can ever be worth the happiness of one's home or the peace of one's mind. Peter Marshall business home happiness peace Sometimes this going out in obedience to God's command is more dramatic than at other times... sometimes more spectacular... sometimes more brave... but always it is a venture into the unknown. Peter Marshall always brave god sometimes