'The issue of prayer is not prayer; the issue of prayer is God.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prayer is not about the act itself but about the relationship with God as the central focus.
- In plain terms
- Prayer is really about God, not just the words or rituals you use.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the divine connection rather than the mechanics of prayer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you seek in prayer?
- How do you center yourself on the divine?
Another view
Some may argue that the form of prayer matters as much as the intent.
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