Quote by Jean Ingelow

I have lived to thank God that all my prayers have not been answered.

I have lived to thank God that all my prayers have not been

Summary

This quote means that the speaker is grateful that not all of their prayers have been granted by God. It suggests that sometimes, what we ask for may not actually be in our best interest or may not align with God's plan for us. The speaker acknowledges that God's wisdom knows better than their own desires, and they find gratitude in the fact that certain prayers were not fulfilled.

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By Jean Ingelow

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