Evaporates Quote by Elisabeth Elliott
““Prayer never evaporates. It sets into motion forces as inexorable and perhaps as "unhurriable" as a glacier, but when the Lord's arm reaches down, no power in heaven or earth will frustrate him.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Faith and Prayer, 1998
Prayer initiates powerful, unstoppable forces like a glacier; divine intervention ultimately overcomes any obstacle.
In simple terms: Prayer sets powerful forces in motion; God prevails.
Key Takeaway
Trust that prayer activates divine power.
Themes
faith
perseverance
divine will
hope
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- community worship
- difficult decisions
Key Concepts
prayer dynamics
glacier metaphor
spiritual resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does prayer mean to you?
- When have you felt divine help?
A Different Perspective
Prayer may not change outcomes without action; faith alone isn’t sufficient.
