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“I don’t know how people pray who don’t believe in the sovereignty of God to do the impossible. Because all the things I want to happen are impossible. If they’re possible I’ll do them.” quote by John Piper
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“I don’t know how people pray who don’t believe in the sovereignty of God to do the impossible. Because all the things I want to happen are impossible. If they’re possible I’ll do them.”

John Piper

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Unknown, 2000s

Faith without belief in divine power makes prayer ineffective; true prayer trusts God’s sovereignty over the impossible.

In simple terms: Prayer needs belief in God’s power.

Key Takeaway

Trust God’s power.

Themes

faith prayer divine sovereignty

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • church service
  • mission work
  • daily devotion

Key Concepts

theology spiritual trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you trust God in impossible situations?
  • What does “impossible” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Skeptics may view prayer as wishful thinking.

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