Age Quote by Ephrem the Syrian
“O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, meddling, lust of power, and idle talk. But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to Thy servant. Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother; for Thou art blessed unto ages of ages. Amen.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Early Christian prayer attributed to Ephrem the Syrian, 4th century
A prayer asking God to remove vices and grant virtues, seeking self‑awareness and humility.
In simple terms: Ask God to replace bad habits with good ones.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine help to improve character.
Themes
spirituality
humility
self‑improvement
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- Daily prayer
- confession
- spiritual retreats
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
Virtue ethics
prayer
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- Which vice hinders you most?
- How can humility guide your actions?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone may fall short without grace.
