--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: there is no prayer half as genuine as…" description: "\"“there is no prayer half as genuine as that which comes up from the depths of the soul as the result of deep trials and afflictions. They bring us to G..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1b/charles-haddon-spurgeon-4749_prayer_there-is-no-prayer-half-as-genuine-as-th_1187641.jpg" --- # there is no prayer half as genuine as that which comes up… ![“there is no prayer half as genuine as that which comes up from the depths of the soul as the result of deep trials and afflictions. They bring us to God and we are happier, because living close to God is the way to be happy. When troubles are abundant, they drive us to God, and then comforts are…” quote by Charles Haddon Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1b/charles-haddon-spurgeon-4749_prayer_there-is-no-prayer-half-as-genuine-as-th_1187641.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1b/charles-haddon-spurgeon-4749_prayer_there-is-no-prayer-half-as-genuine-as-th_1187641.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1b/charles-haddon-spurgeon-4749_prayer_there-is-no-prayer-half-as-genuine-as-th_1187641.jpg) > ““there is no prayer half as genuine as that which comes up from the depths of the soul as the result of deep trials and afflictions. They bring us to God and we are happier, because living close to God is the way to be happy. When troubles are abundant, they drive us to God, and then comforts are abundant”” [Charles Haddon Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charles-haddon-spurgeon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Genuine prayer arises from deep struggle, leading to divine closeness and true happiness. **In simple terms:** Sincere prayer follows hardship. Key Takeaway Embrace trials as pathways to prayer. Themes faith prayer resilience spirituality happiness Mood contemplative hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - personal crisis - grief - illness - persecution - spiritual seeking Key Concepts suffering trust divine connection comfort Questions to Reflect On - What hardships have deepened your faith? - How does prayer change your perception of suffering? A Different Perspective Prayer may not always bring immediate relief. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Prayer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/prayer/) [Spirituality](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/spirituality/) ## Related quotes > [“Let us begin by turning the skeptic’s question on its head. If you could believe in God, why wouldn’t you? 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