Prayer Quote by Dallas Willard
““Accordingly, I believe the most adequate description of prayer is simply, “Talking to God about what we are doing together.” That immediately focuses the activity where we are but at the same time drives the egotism out of it. Requests will naturally be made in the course of this conversational walk. Prayer is a matter of explicitly sharing with God my concerns about what he too is concerned about in my life. And of course he is concerned about my concerns and, in particular, that my concerns should coincide with his. This is our walk together. Out of it I pray.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Divine Conspiracy, 1998
Prayer is a collaborative dialogue with God, aligning concerns and reducing ego.
In simple terms: Prayer is a shared conversation with God.
Key Takeaway
Pray as a partnership, not a monologue.
Themes
spirituality
humility
relationship
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal devotions
- group worship
- counseling sessions
Key Concepts
theology
conversational prayer
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shared prayer change personal motives?
- Can this view reshape communal worship?
A Different Perspective
May be challenging for those unused to shared vulnerability.
