'God's signs are not always the ones we look for, yet the private prayers of people, whether in our homes or in this place, are known, heard, and understood. There are prayers that help us last through the day, or endure the night. There are prayers of friends and strangers that give us strength for the journey. And there are prayers that yield our will to a will greater than our own.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prayers from anyone are known to God, offering strength and acceptance to those who pray daily or in crisis.
- In plain terms
- God knows all prayers and they give people strength.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust in the value of your prayers during hard times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What prayer gives you strength?
- Do you believe you are heard?
Another view
It assumes a specific religious framework where God hears all prayers.
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