Attention Quote by David G. Benner
““We do not pray so that we can get God's attention. We pray so that God will get our attention.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Practice of Prayer, 1995
Prayer is meant to capture God's attention, not to summon Him.
In simple terms: Prayer seeks God's focus, not His summons.
Key Takeaway
Focus on listening, not demanding.
Themes
spirituality
humility
communication
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- meditation
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Divine attention
inner silence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one shift from asking to listening?
- What does it mean to be attentive to the divine?
A Different Perspective
Some may feel prayer is a request for favors, causing frustration.
![“I went to a mosque in Philadelphia with [my wife] in December 24, 1999. And we we went to this mosque in Philly, and I just had such a strong reaction to the prayer. And I was really emotionally - I felt really grounded at that time. And so to be in this prayer and the imam is doing the prayer in…” quote by Mahershala Ali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d31/mahershala-ali-6687_attention_i-went-to-a-mosque-in-philadelphia-with_3083.jpg)
