--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: PRAY; the word we use, when hope isn't…" description: "\"PRAY; the word we use, when hope isn't enough. The word we use when faith is all that is left.\" — Gilbere Forte" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09a/gilbere-forte-239977_enough_pray-the-word-we-use-when-hope-isn-t-eno_709657.png" --- # PRAY; the word we use, when hope isn't enough. The word we… ![“PRAY; the word we use, when hope isn't enough. The word we use when faith is all that is left.” quote by Gilbere Forte](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09a/gilbere-forte-239977_enough_pray-the-word-we-use-when-hope-isn-t-eno_709657.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09a/gilbere-forte-239977_enough_pray-the-word-we-use-when-hope-isn-t-eno_709657.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09a/gilbere-forte-239977_enough_pray-the-word-we-use-when-hope-isn-t-eno_709657.png) > “PRAY; the word we use, when hope isn't enough. The word we use when faith is all that is left.” [Gilbere Forte](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gilbere-forte/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Prayer is the word used when hope fails, and faith remains the only recourse. **In simple terms:** Prayer replaces hope when hope is insufficient. Key Takeaway Turn to faith in doubt. Themes spirituality faith hope language comfort Mood contemplative reassuring inspirational Type Enough:0 Faith:1 Hope:0 Inspirational:1 Language:0 Left:0 Pray:1 Prayer:1 Praying:0 Religion:0 Use:0 Use Hope:0 Use Faith:0 Pray Word:0 When to use this quote - personal crisis - meditation - support seeking - daily practice Key Concepts theology psychology Questions to Reflect On - How does prayer differ from hope for you? - Can you find secular equivalents for this feeling? 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