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Prayer Quote by Glennon Doyle Melton

“As Anne Lamott suggests, only three prayers are necessary. Mine are “Please!” “Thank you!” and “WTF???” That’s all the spirituality you’ll need for a while.” quote by Glennon Doyle Melton
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““As Anne Lamott suggests, only three prayers are necessary. Mine are “Please!” “Thank you!” and “WTF???” That’s all the spirituality you’ll need for a while.””

Glennon Doyle Melton

About This Quote

Source Book: “Love Warrior”, 2018

Simple, sincere prayers—gratitude, request, and honest frustration—cover essential spiritual needs.

In simple terms: Speak openly to the divine.

Key Takeaway

Use honest, brief prayers.

Themes

spirituality gratitude authenticity humor

Mood

lighthearted introspective

Type

personal practical

When to use this quote

  • daily journaling
  • stress relief
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

mindfulness psychology of prayer self‑compassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What three words best capture your current feeling?
  • How can humor deepen your spiritual practice?
A Different Perspective

Over‑simplification may miss deeper meditation.

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