Answering prayer Quote by Donald Miller
““I want you to understand that God has never been nor will ever be invented. He is not a product of any sort of imagination... Don't complain about the way God answers your prayers...Your problem is not that God is not fulfilling, your problem is that you are spoiled.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Million Miles in a Day, Donald Miller, 2015
The quote argues that God is an immutable reality, not a human invention, and that complaints about unanswered prayers reflect personal entitlement rather than divine failure.
In simple terms: God is real and not a human idea; complaints show entitlement.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal responsibility over entitlement.
Themes
faith
humility
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual reflection
- ethical living
- self‑assessment
Key Concepts
theology
divine agency
entitlement
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish divine will from personal desire?
- What does “spoiled” mean in spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
It assumes a specific theological view; others may see God differently.
