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Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is…

“Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of ones weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart. Its important to find time for prayer during our busy days. With Call On Faith, you can deepen and enrich your personal prayer…” quote by Mahatma Ghandi
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“Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of ones weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart. Its important to find time for prayer during our busy days. With Call On Faith, you can deepen and enrich your personal prayer life. Here you will find prayers from the worlds great faith traditions both new and old. Learn the history behind some of your old favorites, and discover new prayers that can help you connect even more deeply with God.”

Mahatma Ghandi

About This Quote

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

Prayer is an inner yearning, not a request; it expresses humility and openness to the divine.

In simple terms: Prayer is a heartfelt longing, not a request.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate sincere, word‑less prayer.

Themes

spirituality humility reflection

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • stressful workday
  • personal crisis
  • spiritual retreat

Key Concepts

inner longing faith practice humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you express longing without words?
  • What does humility mean in prayer?
A Different Perspective

Words without heart can feel hollow.

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