Prayer Quote by Olive Ann Burns
““When Jesus said ast and you’ll get it, He meant things of the spirit, not the flesh. Grandpa said Jesus meant us to ast for hope, forgiveness, and all like that. Ast ‘Hep us not be scared, hep us not be greedy, give us courage to try…Ast any such and God will give it to you. But don’t ast Him not to let fire burn, or say spare me from death.””
About This Quote
The quote interprets “ast” as a prayer for spiritual virtues like hope and courage, urging reliance on divine help while acknowledging limits of human control over fate.
In simple terms: Pray for spiritual strength, not control over fate.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine courage, accept limits.
Themes
faith
spirituality
humility
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- religious counseling
- life challenges
Key Concepts
prayer
hope
courage
divine will
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues do you ask for in prayer?
- How do you balance faith with personal responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Faith can be misinterpreted as control.
