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“That prayer has great power which a person makes with all his might. It makes a sour heart sweet, a sad heart merry, a poor heart rich, a foolish heart wise, a timid heart brave, a sick heart well, a blind heart full of sight, a cold heart ardent. It draws down the great God into the little heart…” quote by Mechthild of Magdeburg
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“That prayer has great power which a person makes with all his might. It makes a sour heart sweet, a sad heart merry, a poor heart rich, a foolish heart wise, a timid heart brave, a sick heart well, a blind heart full of sight, a cold heart ardent. It draws down the great God into the little heart; it drives the hungry soul up into the fullness of God; it brings together two lovers, God and the soul, in a wondrous place where they speak much of love.”

Mechthild of Magdeburg

About This Quote

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

Prayer transforms inner states, turning negative emotions and conditions into positive, divine-aligned ones, and unites the soul with God.

In simple terms: Prayer changes hearts and connects us with God.

Key Takeaway

Use prayer to shift mindset and seek divine connection.

Themes

spirituality transformation inner peace faith love

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • grief
  • illness
  • loneliness
  • relationship struggles

Key Concepts

mysticism psychology theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can prayer influence your inner life?
  • What limits do you face when seeking divine help?
A Different Perspective

Prayer may not change external circumstances without accompanying action.

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