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"The fewer the words, the better the prayer"

- Martin Luther

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This quote by Martin Luther speaks to the power of simplicity in prayer. He suggests that the fewer words we utilize, the more efficient our prayer will be. This is due to the fact that when we utilize fewer words, we are able to focus more on the significance behind our words and the intent of our prayer. By utilizing fewer words, we can be more conscious of our prayer and the power of our words. We can likewise be more mindful of the presence of God and the power of His grace. By utilizing fewer words, we can be more deliberate in our prayer and more focused on the function of our prayer. We can also be more familiar with the power of our words and the impact they can have on our lives. By using fewer words, we can be more mindful of our relationship with God and the power of His love. Ultimately, this quote by Martin Luther motivates us to be mindful of our words and to use fewer words in our prayer in order to be more efficient in our communication with God.

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Martin Luther This quote is written / told by Martin Luther between November 10, 1483 and February 18, 1546. He was a famous Professor from Germany. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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