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Able Quote by Robert Adams

“Never pray to God for release of your problems. Never pray to God to change your life, and to give you something better. This is wrong prayer. If you have to pray to God, pray to God to give you the strength and the wisdom and the courage that you need to be able to handle the situation that…” quote by Robert Adams
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“Never pray to God for release of your problems. Never pray to God to change your life, and to give you something better. This is wrong prayer. If you have to pray to God, pray to God to give you the strength and the wisdom and the courage that you need to be able to handle the situation that you're in. This is correct prayer.”

Robert Adams

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Faith and Prayer, 2015

True prayer asks for inner strength and wisdom to face challenges, not for external fixes.

In simple terms: Ask for strength and wisdom, not for problems to disappear.

Key Takeaway

Seek inner resources to handle life's difficulties.

Themes

faith prayer strength wisdom

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • health struggles
  • career setbacks

Key Concepts

theology self-reliance resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner qualities do you need to develop?
  • How can prayer and action work together?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the need for practical action alongside prayer.

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