"Prayer gives a man the opportunity of getting to know a gentleman he hardly ever meets. I do not mean his maker, but himself"
- William Ralph Inge
About this Quote
This quote by William Ralph Inge speaks to the power of prayer and its capability to assist us learn more about ourselves better. Through prayer, we can take a step back from our lives and reflect on our ideas, sensations, and motivations. We can make the effort to ask ourselves tough concerns and search for responses. Prayer provides us the opportunity to look inward and get a much better understanding of who we are and what we desire out of life. It can assist us to identify our strengths and weaknesses, and to recognize our capacity. Prayer can also assist us to become more familiar with our spiritual side and to connect with our higher power. Eventually, prayer can assist us to become more self-aware and to gain a much better understanding of our place on the planet.
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