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“Have enough faith in the love of God to believe that a short heartfelt prayer is just as good as a long one. Too long a session of prayer usually means that in your heart you really doubt the love of God, and think that a great deal of effort and toil will be necessary to move Him. Pray quietly…” quote by Emmet Fox
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“Have enough faith in the love of God to believe that a short heartfelt prayer is just as good as a long one. Too long a session of prayer usually means that in your heart you really doubt the love of God, and think that a great deal of effort and toil will be necessary to move Him. Pray quietly and sincerely for a reasonable time-and then leave the matter, expecting success.”

Emmet Fox

About This Quote

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

True prayer is sincere, brief, and trusting, not lengthy attempts to prove devotion.

In simple terms: Sincere short prayer works.

Key Takeaway

Pray earnestly, then release.

Themes

spirituality faith prayer

Mood

calm reassuring

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • daily devotion
  • group worship
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

trust in divine inner peace humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does a brief prayer feel like for you?
  • How can you cultivate trust in divine response?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on length can indicate doubt.

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