Common Quote by Arthur W. Pink
“Real prayer is communion with God, so that there will be common thoughts between His mind and ours. What is needed is for Him to fill our hearts with His thoughts, and then His desires will become our desires flowing back to Him.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Doctrine of Prayer, Arthur W. Pink, 1914
Prayer aligns our mind with God's, creating shared thoughts and desires.
In simple terms: Prayer makes our thoughts match God's.
Key Takeaway
Seek God's thoughts to guide your desires.
Themes
faith
spirituality
relationship
obedience
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
- leadership decisions
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
inner transformation
divine communion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you discern God's thoughts in daily life?
- What habits help keep your heart open to divine guidance?
A Different Perspective
Alignment may be difficult when personal will resists divine influence.
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