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Give me, if you will, prayers; Or let me know dryness, An…

“Give me, if you will, prayers; Or let me know dryness, An abudance of devotion, Or if not, then barrenness. In you alone, Sovereign Majesty, I find my peace, What do you want of me? Yours I am, fo ryou I was born: What do you want of me?” quote by Teresa of Ávila
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““Give me, if you will, prayers; Or let me know dryness, An abudance of devotion, Or if not, then barrenness. In you alone, Sovereign Majesty, I find my peace, What do you want of me? Yours I am, fo ryou I was born: What do you want of me?””

Teresa of Ávila

About This Quote

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

Prayer and devotion bring peace; seeking divine purpose.

In simple terms: Prayer offers peace and purpose.

Key Takeaway

Seek devotion for inner peace.

Themes

spirituality devotion peace

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual practice
  • meditation

Key Concepts

theology inner life

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does peace mean to you?
  • How can you deepen devotion?
A Different Perspective

Divine peace may feel distant.

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