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Prayer is not designed to inform God, but to give man a…

“Prayer is not designed to inform God, but to give man a sight of his misery; to humble man's heart, to excite his desire, to inflame his faith, to animate his hope, to raise his soul from earth to heaven...” quote by Adam Clarke
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“Prayer is not designed to inform God, but to give man a sight of his misery; to humble man's heart, to excite his desire, to inflame his faith, to animate his hope, to raise his soul from earth to heaven...”

Adam Clarke

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Prayer is not to inform God but to reveal human misery, humility, desire, faith, hope, and elevate the soul.

In simple terms: Prayer reveals human need and lifts the spirit.

Key Takeaway

Use prayer to recognize humility and hope.

Themes

spirituality humility faith hope self‑reflection

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • community worship
  • counseling sessions

Key Concepts

theology psychology of religion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prayer affect personal behavior?
  • Can humility replace fear?
A Different Perspective

Prayer may not change external circumstances.

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