Best prayer Quote by Anne Lamott
“Here are the two best prayers I know: 'Help me, help me, help me' and 'Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Bird by Bird, 1996
Prayer can be a plea for help or an expression of gratitude; both are powerful.
In simple terms: Prayer is asking for help or giving thanks.
Balance asking and thanking in prayer.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- daily reflection
- writing
- therapy
- expressing gratitude
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance asking and thanking?
- When does gratitude become complacency?
Overemphasis on asking may breed dependency.