It is a good thing to let prayer be the first business in…
“It is a good thing to let prayer be the first business in the morning and the last in the evening. Guard yourself against such false and deceitful thoughts that keep whispering, "Wait a while. In an hour or so I will pray. I must first finish this or that." Thinking such thoughts we get away from prayer into other things that will hold us and involve us till the prayer of the day comes to naught.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prayer should be a constant, not delayed by excuses; procrastination erodes spiritual focus and leads to distraction.
In simple terms: Pray consistently, avoid excuses.
Make prayer a habit.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- stress management
- morning rituals
- evening reflections
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate prayer naturally?
- What excuses hinder your practice?
Rigid schedules may feel burdensome.