Instead of dwelling on negative thoughts, cause your mind to dwell on peace and joy.
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When prayer removes distrust and doubt and enters the field of mental certainty, it becomes faith; and the universe is built on faith.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the power of faith in shaping our reality by dispelling doubt and enabling confidence.
Ernest Holmes highlights the transformative role of prayer in fostering faith by alleviating feelings of distrust and doubt. When one fully embraces certainty through prayer, it transcends into genuine faith, suggesting that the fabric of the universe is fundamentally rooted in this unwavering belief, which influences our experiences and perceptions.
Themes
FaithPrayerCertaintyDoubtBelief
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming adversity, one might reference this quote to illustrate the power of belief.
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