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“The praying which makes a prayerful ministry is not a little praying put in as we put flavor to give it a pleasant smack, but the praying must be in the body, and form the blood and bones. Prayer is no petty duty, put into a corner; no piecemeal performance made out of the fragments of time which…” quote by E.M. Bounds
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““The praying which makes a prayerful ministry is not a little praying put in as we put flavor to give it a pleasant smack, but the praying must be in the body, and form the blood and bones. Prayer is no petty duty, put into a corner; no piecemeal performance made out of the fragments of time which have been snatched from business and other engagements of life; but it means that the best of our time, the heart of our time and strength must be given.””

E.M. Bounds

About This Quote

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

Prayer must permeate one's entire being, not be a brief, optional act; it requires wholehearted dedication of time and spirit.

In simple terms: Prayer is a full‑body commitment, not a quick task.

Key Takeaway

Give your whole self to prayer.

Themes

spirituality commitment holistic practice

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

devotional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily devotion
  • church services
  • personal crises
  • midnight vigils

Key Concepts

devotion sacredness integrated worship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you integrate prayer into daily routines?
  • What does a "full‑body" prayer look like for you?
A Different Perspective

Prayer can be overwhelming if life is already chaotic.

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