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Experience teaches us that we do not always receive the blessings we ask for in prayer
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"Experience teaches us that we do not always receive the blessings we ask for in prayer"

- Mary Baker Eddy

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This quote by Mary Baker Eddy speaks to the concept that our prayers are not constantly addressed in the method we expect them to be. It suggests that we ought to not be dissuaded when our prayers are not responded to in the method we want them to be, as experience teaches us that this is frequently the case. Rather, we must rely on that our prayers are being responded to in the very best way possible, even if it is not the way we had actually hoped. This quote encourages us to have faith in the power of prayer and to rely on that our prayers are being answered in the very best way possible, even if it is not the way we had actually expected. It reminds us that we should not be prevented when our prayers are not responded to in the way we had actually hoped, as experience teaches us that this is frequently the case.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mary Baker Eddy between July 16, 1821 and December 3, 1910. He/she was a famous Theologian from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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