It is not enough to begin to pray, nor to pray aright; nor…
“It is not enough to begin to pray, nor to pray aright; nor is it enough to continue for a time to pray; but we must patiently, believingly, continue in prayer until we obtain an answer; and further we have not only to continue in prayer unto the end, but we have also to believe that God does hear us, and will answer our prayers. Most frequently we fail in not continuing in prayer until the blessing is obtained, and in not expecting the blessing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prayer requires persistent, faithful effort and expectation of God's response.
In simple terms: Prayer must be steady and confident.
Key Takeaway
Pray persistently with faith.
Themes
faith
perseverance
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- health challenges
- financial hardship
- family issues
Key Concepts
prayer
trust
expectation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust the timing of answers?
- How does perseverance shape your faith?
A Different Perspective
Belief alone may not guarantee outcomes without action.