Desire Quote by Francois Fenelon
“To pray is to desire; but it is to desire what God would have us desire.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Theologiae, 1585
Prayer aligns personal desire with divine will, not personal wishes.
In simple terms: Pray for God’s desires.
Key Takeaway
Seek God’s will in prayer.
Themes
spirituality
humility
alignment
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- guidance
Key Concepts
Divine will
desire
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one discern divine desire?
- What if desires differ?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with personal aspirations.
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