Heart Quote by George MacDonald
““It was not, she said, confessing to her husband her sleeplessness, that she was afraid. She was only "keepin' them company, an' haudin' the yett open," she said. The latter phrase was her picture-periphrase for praying. She never said she prayed; she held the gate open.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Princess, 1884
Prayer can be expressed through actions and presence, not just spoken words; caring for others is a form of devotion.
In simple terms: Prayer is caring, not just words.
Key Takeaway
Show love through actions.
Themes
faith
action
compassion
spirituality
language
Mood
contemplative
gentle
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Volunteering
- listening
- supportive presence
Key Concepts
Theology
symbolic language
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you embody your beliefs daily?
- What actions feel like prayer to you?
A Different Perspective
Action alone may not satisfy all spiritual needs.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
![“I wish I had [made that song]. No, I don't That would be to take it from somebody else. But it's mine for all that.' 'What makes it yours?' 'I love it so.' 'Does loving a thing make it yours?' 'I think so, Mother -- at least more than anything else can. . . . Love makes the only myness,' said…” quote by George MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/722/george-macdonald-295_love_i-wish-i-had-made-that-song-no-i-don-t-t_35103.jpg)
