Absence Quote by Edward McKendree Bounds
“Prayer and a holy life are one. They mutually act and react. Neither can survive alone. The absence of the one is the absence of the other.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Prayer and the Holy Life, 1955
Prayer and a holy life are interdependent; one cannot thrive without the other.
In simple terms: Prayer and holy life need each other.
Cultivate both prayer and holy living.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- religious community
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does prayer influence your daily life?
- Can holiness exist without prayer?
Secular life may lack this connection.