Done Quote by Wendell Berry
“This, I thought, is what is meant by 'thy will be done' in the Lord's Prayer, which I had prayed time and again without thinking about it. It means that your will and God's will may not be the same. It means there's a good possibility that you won't get what you pray for. It means that in spite of your prayers you are going to suffer.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Unforeseen Consequence of Prayer", 1975
Prayer may not align with divine will, leading to unexpected outcomes and suffering.
In simple terms: Prayer can bring unexpected results.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in outcomes.
Themes
faith
suffering
divine will
expectation
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- grief coping
- theological reflection
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of religion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile prayer with disappointment?
- What role does suffering play in belief?
A Different Perspective
Faith does not guarantee desired results.
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