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The wish to pray is a prayer in itself. God can ask no more than that of us
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"The wish to pray is a prayer in itself. God can ask no more than that of us"

- Georges Bernanos

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This quote by Georges Bernanos speaks with the power of faith and the importance of prayer. It recommends that the desire to hope is a prayer in itself, and that God does not require anything more from us. This indicates that God is not asking us to perform any particular rituals or state any specific words, however rather to simply have faith and a sincere desire to interact with Him. This quote encourages us to be open up to prayer and to acknowledge that our faith suffices. It reminds us that God is always listening and that He is willing to accept our prayers, no matter how simple or imperfect they might be. Ultimately, this quote encourages us to accept our faith and to acknowledge the power of prayer.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Georges Bernanos between February 20, 1888 and July 5, 1948. He/she was a famous Author from France. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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