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“God does not delay to hear our prayers because He has no mind to give; but that, by enlarging our desires, He may give us the more largely.” quote by Anselm of Canterbury
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“God does not delay to hear our prayers because He has no mind to give; but that, by enlarging our desires, He may give us the more largely.”

Anselm of Canterbury

About This Quote

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

Divine providence may delay answering prayers not from neglect but to expand human desire, allowing a greater, more fitting gift.

In simple terms: God delays to enlarge our desires, granting larger blessings.

Key Takeaway

Trust that delays can lead to greater gifts.

Themes

faith patience divine providence desire

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer life
  • spiritual counseling
  • personal hardship

Key Concepts

theodicy spiritual growth humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What desires might God be expanding?
  • How do you discern divine timing?
A Different Perspective

Assuming all delays are beneficial ignores real suffering.

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