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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.” quote by Anne Lamott
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“Here are the two best prayers I know: 'Help me, help me, help me' and 'Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Anne Lamott

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.

Key Takeaway

Balance asking and thanking in prayer.

Themes

spirituality gratitude humility psychology

Mood

hopeful introspective

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • daily reflection
  • writing
  • therapy
  • expressing gratitude

Key Concepts

theology mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance asking and thanking?
  • When does gratitude become complacency?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on asking may breed dependency.

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