Prayer is surrender--surr ender to the will of God and…
“Prayer is surrender--surr ender to the will of God and cooperation with that will. If I throw out a boathook from the boat and catch hold of the shore and pull, do I pull the shore to me, or do I pull myself to the shore? Prayer is not pulling God to my will, but the aligning of my will to the will of God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prayer aligns personal will with divine will, not demanding God to act on our desires.
In simple terms: Align your will with God’s.
Key Takeaway
Submit, don’t demand.
Themes
faith
submission
divine will
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- decision making
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you discern God’s will?
- What does surrender feel like?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal agency and responsibility.