Communion Quote by Edward McKendree Bounds
“The central significance of prayer is not in the things that happen as results, but in the deepening intimacy and unhurried communion with God at His central throne of control in order to discover a sense of God's need in order to call on God's help to meet that need.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life, Edward McKendree Bounds, 1885
Prayer's true value lies in deepening relationship with God, not merely in outcomes, fostering reliance on divine help.
In simple terms: Prayer builds intimacy with God, not just results.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper communion, not just answers.
Themes
faith
spirituality
trust
humility
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- decision making
- grief
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
theology
relationship
dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your prayer practice reflect dependence versus desire for outcomes?
- What does it mean to find God's need in your life?
A Different Perspective
May focus on results overlook the relational growth prayer.
