I desired as many as could to join together in fasting and prayer, that God would restore the spirit of love and of a sound mind to the poor deluded rebels in America.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks for prayer to restore love and reason to those in rebellion.
- In plain terms
- Pray for peace and clear thinking for rebels.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek peace through prayer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you seek peace in conflict?
- When do you pray for opponents?
Another view
Prayer alone may not resolve deep political conflicts.
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