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“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…” quote by Martin Luther
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“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.”

Martin Luther

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.

Key Takeaway

Make prayer a habit.

Themes

faith discipline spirituality

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

spiritual practical

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • stress management
  • morning rituals
  • evening reflections

Key Concepts

theology habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you integrate prayer naturally?
  • What excuses hinder your practice?
A Different Perspective

Rigid schedules may feel burdensome.

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