Because i can Quote by C. S. Lewis
“I pray because I can't help myself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis, 1942
The speaker acknowledges a compulsion to pray, suggesting it feels involuntary and driven by inner need.
In simple terms: Prayer feels inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Accept prayer as a natural response.
Themes
faith
compulsion
spirituality
Mood
reflective
conflicted
Type
spiritual
personal
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual seeking
- habit formation
Key Concepts
theology
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you view prayer as duty or desire?
- How does compulsion affect sincerity?
A Different Perspective
Prayer may not be fully conscious, leading to doubt.
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