--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The Elements of Prayer|Its ground: God…" description: "\"The Elements of Prayer|Its ground: God, by whose goodness it springeth in us. |Its use: to turn our will to His will. |Its end: to be made one with Him..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/957/julian-of-norwich-4876_all-things_the-elements-of-prayer-its-ground-god-by_530348.png" --- # The Elements of Prayer\|Its ground: God, by whose goodness… ![“The Elements of Prayer|Its ground: God, by whose goodness it springeth in us. |Its use: to turn our will to His will. |Its end: to be made one with Him and like to Him in all things.” quote by Julian of Norwich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/957/julian-of-norwich-4876_all-things_the-elements-of-prayer-its-ground-god-by_530348.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/957/julian-of-norwich-4876_all-things_the-elements-of-prayer-its-ground-god-by_530348.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/957/julian-of-norwich-4876_all-things_the-elements-of-prayer-its-ground-god-by_530348.png) > “The Elements of Prayer\|Its ground: God, by whose goodness it springeth in us. \|Its use: to turn our will to His will. \|Its end: to be made one with Him and like to Him in all things.” [Julian of Norwich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/julian-of-norwich/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Prayer aligns human will with divine will, fostering unity with God and reflecting His goodness. **In simple terms:** Prayer connects us to God and aligns our will. Key Takeaway Align your will with the divine. Themes spirituality union devotion Mood contemplative reverent Type theological devotional When to use this quote - personal meditation - worship services - confessional prayer - spiritual direction Key Concepts theology self-transcendence Questions to Reflect On - How does aligning with divine will change daily decisions? - What obstacles arise in surrendering personal will? 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