Resolved, never to count that a prayer, nor to let that pass as a prayer, nor that as a petition of a prayer, which is so made, that I cannot hope that God will answer it; nor that as a confession, which I cannot hope God will accept.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prayers should be written with hope of divine response.
- In plain terms
- Only pray for things you believe God will answer.
- What can you take from it?
- Sincere faith requires believing in the possibility of answer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you hope from your prayers?
- How do you define a meaningful prayer?
Another view
Some prayers are for guidance rather than specific outcomes.
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