Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.

Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold

Summary

This quote suggests that prayer is not about convincing a reluctant God to fulfill our desires, but rather about seeking to grasp His inherent willingness to listen and respond to our needs. It emphasizes the concept that prayer is a means of accessing God's compassionate and compassionate nature, connecting with His benevolence and openness to receive our pleas and supplications. Rather than attempting to persuade or coerce a reluctant deity, this quote encourages a perspective of acknowledging and embracing God's readiness to help and provide for us through the act of prayer.

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Prayer Sovereignty Of God

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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