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“The devil smiles when we make plans. He laughs when we get too busy. But he trembles when we pray-especially when we pray together.” quote by Corrie Ten Boom
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“The devil smiles when we make plans. He laughs when we get too busy. But he trembles when we pray-especially when we pray together.”

Corrie Ten Boom

About This Quote

Source Memoir: The Hiding Place, 1971

Evil thrives on our busyness; humility and collective prayer weaken it.

In simple terms: Prayer together reduces fear and evil.

Key Takeaway

Pray together, stay humble.

Themes

faith community spiritual warfare

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • family crises
  • work stress
  • personal doubts

Key Concepts

humility collective prayer

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you felt prayer changed your perspective?
  • How does community support affect your resilience?
A Different Perspective

Prayer alone may not change external circumstances without action.

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