I used to pray that God would do this or that. Now I pray only that God will make his will known to me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I used to pray for specific outcomes; now I pray to understand God's will.
- In plain terms
- I now ask God to reveal His will.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek understanding rather than control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does asking for guidance change one's life?
Another view
May not apply to non‑theistic perspectives.
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