Love Quote by Richard J. Foster
““Simple Prayer involves ordinary people bringing ordinary concerns to a loving and compassionate Father. There is no pretense in Simple Prayer. We do not pretend to be more holy, more pure, or more saintly than we actually are. We do not try to conceal our conflicting and contradictory motives from God—or ourselves. And in this posture we pour out our heart to the God who is greater than our heart and who knows all things (1 John 3:20).””
About This Quote
Source Book: Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster, 1978
Simple Prayer is honest, humble dialogue with God, acknowledging our flaws and trusting His compassion.
In simple terms: Speak honestly to God, trusting His love.
Key Takeaway
Be transparent in prayer.
Themes
humility
faith
honesty
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- daily devotion
- grief counseling
- confession
- seeking guidance
Key Concepts
spirituality
vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep prayer genuine?
- What fears arise when you reveal flaws to God?
A Different Perspective
May become a ritual of self‑deception if not practiced sincerely.
![“Prayer is the self-division of man into two beings, - a dialogue of man with himself, with his heart. … [I]n prayer, man speaks undisguisedly of what weighs upon him, which affects him closely; he makes his heart objective; … Concentration … is the condition of prayer; … prayer is itself…” quote by Ludwig Feuerbach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f75/ludwig-feuerbach-3406_a-prayer-to_prayer-is-the-self-division-of-man-into_3219838.jpg)
