Great grief prays with great earnestness. Prayer is not a…
“Great grief prays with great earnestness. Prayer is not a collection of balanced phrases; it is the pouring out of the soul. What is love if it be not fiery? What are prayers if the heart be not ablaze? They are the battles of the soul. In them men wrestle with principalities and powers... ”The prayer that prevails is not the work of lips and fingertips. It is the cry of a broken heart and the travail of a stricken soul.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Great prayer is heartfelt, not merely formal; love fuels sincere devotion.
In simple terms: Prayer must be heartfelt.
Pray with authentic emotion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- community services
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a prayer genuine?
- How does love deepen spiritual practice?
Formal rituals can become empty.