Circles Quote by Dallas Willard
““Many people have found prayer impossible because they thought they should only pray for wonderful but remote needs they actually had little or no interest in or even knowledge of. Prayer simply dies from efforts to pray about ‘good things’ that honestly do not matter to us. The way to get to meaningful prayer for those good things is to start by praying for what we are truly interested in. The circle of our interests will inevitably grow in the largeness of God’s love.” --Dallas Willard””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard, 1998
Prayer should start with personal interests, expanding naturally as love grows.
In simple terms: Pray about what truly matters to you first.
Key Takeaway
Begin prayer with genuine concerns.
Themes
prayer
interest
spiritual growth
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily devotion
- seeking guidance
- building faith community
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
authenticity
divine love
personal relevance
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal concerns can you bring to prayer?
- How might your interests evolve through prayer?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on personal interests may limit broader compassion.
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