When we shoot an arrow, we look to the fall of it; when we…
“When we shoot an arrow, we look to the fall of it; when we send a ship to sea, we look for its return; and when we sow seed, we look for a harvest; so likewise when we sow our prayers, through Christ, in God's bosom, shall we not look for an answer and observe how we speed? It is a seed of atheism to pray and not to look how we speed. But a sincere Christian will pray and wait, and strengthen his heart with promises out of the Word, and never leave praying and looking up till God gives him a gracious answer.”
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 accompanied by patient expectation of God's response, not idle wishing.
In simple terms: Pray and wait for God's answer.
Key Takeaway
Trust God's timing.
Themes
faith
patience
prayer
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
encouraging
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- church counseling
- spiritual growth
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance hope and patience in prayer?
- What signs indicate God is responding?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be tested by delayed answers.