Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pray for general blessings because God knows what is best.
- In plain terms
- Trust that God knows what is good for you.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust divine wisdom over specific wishes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you trust the unknown?
- What do you pray for?
Another view
Some believe specific prayers guide divine action.
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