As it is the sister of reading, so it is the mother of…
““As it is the sister of reading, so it is the mother of prayer. Though a man's heart be much indisposed to prayer, yet, if he can but fall into a meditation of God, and the things of God, his heart will soon come off to prayer…Begin with reading or hearing. Go on with meditation; end in prayer…Reading without meditation is unfruitful; meditation without reading is hurtful; to meditate and to read without prayer upon both, is without blessing.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Reading, meditation, and prayer are interconnected; neglecting one weakens the others.
In simple terms: All three practices support each other.
Key Takeaway
Integrate reading, meditation, prayer.
Themes
spirituality
practice
holistic growth
faith
Mood
reflective
devotional
Type
Christianity:1
Meditation:1
Parenting:0
Prayer:1
Spiritual disciplines:1
Prayer Reading:0
Meditate Read:0
Read Prayer:0
Reading Meditation:0
Meditation Reading:0
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- spiritual study
- community worship
Key Concepts
reading
meditation
prayer
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you weave these practices into daily life?
- What benefits arise from their synergy?
A Different Perspective
Balancing all three can be challenging.