Abandon Quote by E. Stanley Jones
“We find, sooner or later, that in prayer we either abandon ourselves or we abandon prayer.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Practice of Prayer, 1930
Prayer forces a choice: surrender self to God or cling to ritual without true devotion.
In simple terms: Prayer demands genuine surrender.
Key Takeaway
Choose authentic devotion over empty ritual.
Themes
faith
spirituality
commitment
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- church services
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
self‑surrender
ritualism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you pray with your heart or your habit?
- What does surrender mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Prayer without sincerity can become hollow.
