Prayer - Quote
Posted by Christopher on Jul 15th, 2008
2008
Jul 15
Prayer is not a substitute for work. it is a desperate effort to work further and to be effective beyond the range of one’s power.
~Unknown
Source: “An Apple a Day: Treasured Selections from Apples of Gold” by Jo Petty
Grace and peace be with you.
I like the idea that prayer isn”t a substitute for work. I think it’’s all too easy to pray for something, and then sit back expecting it to magically happen.
It would certainly be easy enough for God to act unilaterally, but I think God often wants us engaged in the process.
Christopher says:
What I really liked about this quote is how it hints at being empowered in Christ through prayer which then opens the door to what would otherwise be impossible.
Actually I like your quote better. Maybe you should have used that instead!
Christopher says:
Nah, too wordy, just doesn’t “flow” properly.