Pray God Quote by Wayne Cordeiro
““I used to pray, “I’m gonna live for God!” Now I pray, “God, come live through me.” I used to pray, “I’m gonna work for God!” Now I pray, “God, come do your work through me.” I used to pray, “I’m gonna serve God!” Now I pray, “God, please come and serve through””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Prayer, 2015
Shift from self‑centered service to allowing divine presence to act through you, emphasizing humility and partnership with God.
In simple terms: Let God work through you instead of you working for God.
Key Takeaway
Invite divine partnership in daily life.
Themes
faith
humility
service
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- leadership
- counseling
- volunteering
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
personal transformation
dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you discern when to act and when to yield?
- What does “God works through me” look like in practice?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal agency and lead to passivity if not balanced.
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