Lailah Gifty AkitaMay the Lord give us a new spirit and new heart
About This Quote
This quote may have been said by the woman who was the keeper of the tomb of Jesus. She is often referred to as “Mary Magdalene” or “Mary of Magdala” in the Gospels, though this is disputed. The word spirit can be used to mean a person's disposition, disposition of mind or disposition of thought. When Mary said she had brought forth "the new spirit" she was referring to new thoughts or ideas.
To create a new spirit or new ideas means to bring something new into existence. To give an idea new life means to make it come alive.
Source: Pearls Of Wisdom: Great Mind
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