Breathes Quote by William Gurnall
““Prayer is a great heart-easer; it breathes out those distempered passions which, being bound up in others, break out when God at any time crosseth them in their wills.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian's Daily Prayer, William Gurnall, 1650
Prayer calms intense emotions by releasing pent‑up passions that could otherwise erupt in our will.
In simple terms: Prayer eases strong feelings.
Key Takeaway
Use prayer to release tension.
Themes
spirituality
emotional regulation
faith
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
advice
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- conflict resolution
- stress relief
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does prayer change your emotional state?
- Can you find a secular equivalent?
A Different Perspective
Prayer may not work for non‑believers or those with different spiritual views.
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