Definition: having or showing very warm or intense spirit, feeling, or enthusiasm; ardent; passionate; zealous; earnest
Too Far: fanatical
Quote: Be fervent in God, and let nothing grieve you, whatever you encounter. — Hadewijch (13th century) Dutch poet and mystic
Prayers:
• Pray with love and fervency out of a pure heart with sincerity. — Myra Medina-Hutchenson, A Blessed Woman blog (1/26/2016)
• It is possible to offer fervent prayer even while walking in public or strolling alone or seated in your shop … while buying or selling … or even while cooking. — Saint John Chrysostom (347-407) Archbishop of Constantinople