Quote by E. Stanley Jones

Continuing a Lenten series on prayer: Prayer is co-operation with God. It is the purest exercise of the faculties God has given us - an exercise that links these faculties with the Maker to work out the intentions He had in mind in their creation.

Continuing a Lenten series on prayer: Prayer is co-operation

Summary

This quote suggests that prayer is a way for individuals to collaborate with God. It highlights that prayer is a pure and profound expression of the capabilities bestowed upon us by God, linking these abilities back to their originator. It further emphasizes that through prayer, individuals can work towards fulfilling the intentions that God had in mind when creating them. In essence, prayer is seen as a means of aligning one's actions and desires with God's plan.

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