Desire Quote by Croft M. Pentz
“Prayer is not a device for getting our wills done through heaven, but a desire that God's will may be done on earth through us.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Prayer, 2015
Prayer is a self‑less alignment with divine purpose, seeking God's will rather than personal desire.
In simple terms: Prayer seeks God's will, not our own.
Key Takeaway
Align your desires with higher purpose.
Themes
faith
humility
service
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decision
- community service
- conflict resolution
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual alignment
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tell the difference between your wish and God's will?
- What practices help you surrender personal agenda?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to discern God's will amid personal ambitions.
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