Christ Quote by Matthew Henry
“The prayers and supplications that Christ offered up were, joined with strong cries and tears, herein setting us example not only to pray, but to be fervent and importunate in prayer. How many dry prayers, how few wet ones, do we offer up to God!”
About This Quote
Source Book: Commentary on the Whole Bible, Matthew Henry, 1700s
Prayer should be fervent, heartfelt, and persistent, not merely formal or dry.
In simple terms: Pray passionately and persistently.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep, sincere prayer.
Themes
faith
prayer
devotion
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- church services
- private meditation
- times of crisis
Key Concepts
spiritual fervor
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make your prayers more heartfelt?
- What obstacles hinder sincere prayer?
A Different Perspective
Prayer without genuine feeling may become empty ritual.
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