Anxious Quote by Frederick William Robertson
“That prayer which does not succeed in moderating our wishes--in changing the passionate desire into still submission, the anxious, tumultuous expectation into silent surrender--is no true prayer, and proves that we have not the spirit of true prayer.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: *The Nature of Prayer*, 1845
A prayer that does not transform desire into surrender is not true prayer.
In simple terms: True prayer changes desire to surrender.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility in prayer.
Themes
spirituality
humility
transformation
prayer
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
- meditation
- confessional practice
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surrender feel to you?
- What desires need transformation?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as demanding too much self‑effacement.
