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The things, good Lord, that we pray for, give us the grace…

“The things, good Lord, that we pray for, give us the grace to labour for', as Sir Thomas More expressed it. The inner voice of prayer expresses itself naturally in action, just as the inner voice of my brain guides all my bodily actions.” quote by Philip Yancey
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“The things, good Lord, that we pray for, give us the grace to labour for', as Sir Thomas More expressed it. The inner voice of prayer expresses itself naturally in action, just as the inner voice of my brain guides all my bodily actions.”

Philip Yancey

About This Quote

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

Prayer aligns inner desire with outward effort, turning spiritual longing into purposeful work.

In simple terms: Prayer turns desire into action.

Key Takeaway

Let prayer motivate your work.

Themes

faith action spirituality

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

religious motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily tasks
  • service
  • mission work
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

prayer inner motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your prayer shape your daily actions?
  • Can you act without prayer?
A Different Perspective

Prayer alone isn’t enough without effort.

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