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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker calls for joy and shared prayer rather than sadness.
In plain terms
Pray with joy, not sadness.
What can you take from it?
Choose joy in community.

Where it applies

  • religious gatherings
  • difficult times
  • celebrations

Putting it to work

  • pray together
  • cultivate joy
  • support others

Questions to consider

  • How do you find joy together?
  • When is prayer most helpful?

Another view

It may dismiss valid reasons for grief in favor of forced joy.

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