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“The men upon whose shoulders rested the initial responsibility of Christianizing the world came to Jesus with one supreme request. They did not say, 'Lord, teach us to preach'; Lord, teach us to do miracles,' or 'Lord, teach us to be wise'...but they said, 'Lord, teach us to pray.'” quote by Billy Graham
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“The men upon whose shoulders rested the initial responsibility of Christianizing the world came to Jesus with one supreme request. They did not say, 'Lord, teach us to preach'; Lord, teach us to do miracles,' or 'Lord, teach us to be wise'...but they said, 'Lord, teach us to pray.'”

Billy Graham

About This Quote

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

Leaders prioritized prayer over miracles, seeking divine guidance first.

In simple terms: Prayer is the top priority for leaders.

Key Takeaway

Focus on prayer before other skills.

Themes

faith leadership spirituality

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • church leadership
  • personal ministry
  • spiritual formation

Key Concepts

prayer humility dependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prayer shape your decisions?
  • What other habits complement prayer?
A Different Perspective

Prayer alone may not solve practical challenges.

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