Best prayer Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
““One foggy night I was walking the dogs down the lane and heard the geese, very close overhead, calling, calling, their marvellous strange cry, as they flew by. I think that is what our own best prayer must sound like when we send it up to heaven.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Wrinkle in Time, 1962
Prayer should be heartfelt, soaring, and unique, like the cry of geese in flight.
In simple terms: Prayer is a personal, soaring call.
Key Takeaway
Speak authentically to the divine.
Themes
faith
nature
creativity
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- worship services
- nature walks
Key Concepts
spirituality
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature shape your spiritual practice?
- What does a “best prayer” feel like?
A Different Perspective
Some may find poetic language inaccessible.
