There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after.
Adoniram JudsonRead
God answers all true prayer, either in kind or in kindness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
God responds to genuine prayers, whether directly or through kindness.
This quote emphasizes the belief that sincere prayers are always acknowledged by God, suggesting that the answers may come in various forms. Whether one receives what they asked for or a different, more compassionate response, the essence is that prayer connects one with a divine presence that is responsive to true intentions.
Themes
PrayerGodFaithKindnessSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the power of prayer, a pastor may quote this to emphasize the importance of faith.
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