Business Quote by Aiden Wilson Tozer
“It's not my business to try and make God think like me... but to try, in prayer and penitence, to think like God.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1915
The prayer is to align one's thoughts with God's, seeking divine perspective rather than personal bias.
In simple terms: Prayer aims to think like God, not just yourself.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine perspective in prayer.
Themes
spirituality
humility
prayer
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church teaching
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
contemplation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one discern God's will?
- What limits exist in aligning thoughts with God?
A Different Perspective
It may be unrealistic to fully adopt divine thinking.
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