Faith Quote by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
““The answer to our prayer may be coming, although we may not discern its approach. A seed that is underground during winter, although hidden and seemingly dead and lost, is nevertheless taking root for a later spring and harvest.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Prayer, 1910
Patience is needed because unseen growth occurs even when circumstances seem barren, trusting that hidden efforts will yield future blessings.
In simple terms: Hidden growth leads to future rewards.
Trust unseen progress.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal hardship
- spiritual practice
- long‑term projects
- seasonal cycles
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen efforts are you nurturing now?
- How can you stay hopeful during apparent inactivity?
If we focus only on visible results, we may miss the value of hidden work.