Pray Quote by Richard J. Foster
““It is that we should learn to pray even while we are dwelling on evil. Perhaps we are waging an interior battle over anger, or lust, or pride, or greed, or ambition. We need not isolate these things from prayer.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Celebration of Discipline, 1978
Prayer can address inner struggles like anger or greed, integrating them rather than separating them from spiritual practice.
In simple terms: Include struggles in prayer.
Key Takeaway
Integrate challenges into prayer.
Themes
spirituality
self-awareness
inner conflict
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- conflict resolution
- addiction recovery
- relationship counseling
- stress management
Key Concepts
integrated prayer
psychological integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you bring specific struggles into prayer?
- What benefits arise from integrating challenges?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult for those who view prayer as only praise.
