Christ Quote by Hazrat Inayat Khan
“Prayer from the depth and prayer from the surface are two prayers. One can utter what Christ has called 'vain repetitions', just repeating the prayer; one does not fix one's mind on the meaning of the prayer. If the depth of one's heart has heard the prayer, God has heard it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Way of the Sufi by Hazrat Inayat Khan, 1921
Prayer can be superficial or heartfelt; depth means aligning mind and heart, making the prayer meaningful to God.
In simple terms: Deep prayer is heartfelt, not just words.
Key Takeaway
Seek sincerity in prayer.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
faith
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- worship services
- confessional prayer
Key Concepts
Sufism
inner intention
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you bring deeper intention to your prayers?
- What distractions prevent heartfelt prayer?
A Different Perspective
Superficial recitation may feel empty without true focus.
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