Balanced Quote by Samuel Chadwick
“Great grief prays with great earnestness. Prayer is not a collection of balanced phrases; it is the pouring out of the soul. What is love if it be not fiery? What are prayers if the heart be not ablaze? They are the battles of the soul. In them men wrestle with principalities and powers... ”The prayer that prevails is not the work of lips and fingertips. It is the cry of a broken heart and the travail of a stricken soul.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Religious Publication, 1915
Great prayer is heartfelt, not merely formal; love fuels sincere devotion.
In simple terms: Prayer must be heartfelt.
Key Takeaway
Pray with authentic emotion.
Themes
spirituality
authenticity
love
Mood
devotional
intense
Type
theological
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- community services
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Mystical experience
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a prayer genuine?
- How does love deepen spiritual practice?
A Different Perspective
Formal rituals can become empty.
