Prayer Quote by Peter Kreeft
““I strongly suspect that if we saw all the difference even the tiniest of our prayers to God make, and all the people those little prayers were destined to affect, and all the consequences of those effects down through the centuries, we would be so paralyzed with awe at the power of prayer that we would be unable to get up off our knees for the rest of our lives.””
About This Quote
The quote suggests that witnessing the full ripple effect of even the smallest prayers would overwhelm us with reverence for their unseen influence, making us unable to cease praying.
In simple terms: Seeing prayer's impact would paralyze us with awe.
Key Takeaway
Prayer's unseen power is immense.
Themes
faith
humility
cause and effect
spirituality
miracle
historical impact
Mood
awe
reverence
contemplative
Type
philosophical
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- theological debate
- interfaith dialogue
- historical analysis
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
prayer
divine influence
human agency
temporal consequences
Practical Applications
- inspirational writing
- sermon preparation
Questions to Reflect On
- How might belief in unseen effects shape behavior?
- What does this imply about the limits of human understanding?
