Compassion Quote by Eugene H. Peterson
““Mercy, GOD, mercy!”: the prayer is not an attempt to get God to do what he is unwilling otherwise to do, but a reaching out to what we know that he does do, an expressed longing to receive what God is doing in and for us in Jesus Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, Eugene H. Peterson, 2009
Prayer acknowledges God's character and seeks alignment with His ongoing work rather than demanding change.
In simple terms: Prayer aligns with God's actions.
Key Takeaway
Seek God's will, not your own.
Themes
faith
prayer
trust
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church services
- counseling
- personal crisis
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
theology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view shape your prayer life?
- What does it mean to receive what God is already doing?
A Different Perspective
May assume God will act contrary to His nature.
