Holy ghost Quote by Harold B. Lee
““We have to be humble in order to have our prayers answered. Before we can have an answer to our prayers, we have to have a deep feeling of spiritual need; and unless we get to feeling that, we can't just say words and receive an answer. We must pray with real intent, with desire to know, and with faith on the Lord Jesus Christ; then by the power of the Holy Ghost we may know. That is the only way we can have an answer to prayers””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1975
True prayer requires humility, sincere desire, and faith; merely reciting words without inner need yields no response.
In simple terms: Prayer works when you are humble and truly seek God.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and sincere intent before praying.
Themes
humility
faith
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- decision making
- seeking comfort
Key Concepts
prayer
intent
divine guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you approach prayer as a ritual or a heartfelt conversation?
- How does humility change the outcome of your prayers?
A Different Perspective
If one lacks genuine need, prayer may feel empty or ineffective.
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