The earth has grown old with its burden of care, But at Christmas it always is young.
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Pray the largest prayers. You cannot think a prayer so large that God, in answering it, will not wish you had made it larger. Pray not for crutches but for wings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages people to have bold and ambitious hopes in their prayers, seeking greatness rather than limitations.
Phillips Brooks emphasizes that our prayers should reflect our highest aspirations and dreams. He suggests that when we pray, we should not limit ourselves by asking for small or trivial things, as God is capable of granting much more than we can envision. Instead of seeking mere support or assistance (represented by 'crutches'), we should aim for empowerment and the ability to soar (symbolized by 'wings'), allowing us to achieve our fullest potential.
Themes
PrayerFaithAspirationAmbitionEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to encourage people to pursue their dreams.
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