Quote by E. Stanley Jones

Prayer is commission. Out of the quietness with God, power is generated that turns the spiritual machinery of the world. When you pray, you begin to feel the sense of being sent, that the divine compulsion is upon you.

Prayer is commission. Out of the quietness with God, power i

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This quote suggests that prayer is an act of commission, where one connects with God and generates power that has the ability to impact the spiritual state of the world. When individuals pray, they experience a deep sense of being sent, feeling compelled by the divine. It implies that prayer is not simply a passive request, but an active engagement that activates a spiritual force and initiates change in both the personal and collective realms.

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