http://www.ccel.org/ccel/mcgarvey/gospels.vi.x.html
8 But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. 9 For he was amazed, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken [This miracle came home to the soul of Peter because it was wrought in his own boat, with his own nets, and concerned his own business. Religion is only powerful as it becomes personal.
I think this line is absolutely right: Religion is only powerful as it becomes personal.