On Prayer

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Ray V.

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“When praying, keep to the rule that it is better to say five words from the depth of your heart than ten thousand words with your tongue only.”        

 

St. John of Kronstadt

Thanks to John for being my source on this one.

About Ray V.

Living between Aiken & Nashville, TN, USA, I like to share what I am looking at, thinking about or listening to. I refer to this as the view out my window. Thanks for stopping by.
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4 Responses to On Prayer

  1. Candice says:
    May 15, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    Sometimes my heart is so heavy that I’m only able to say five words, and then rely on the Holy Spirit to say the rest.

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  2. Andrew Reynolds says:
    May 15, 2018 at 10:24 pm

    Amen! (does the exclamation point count as a word?)

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  3. misifusa says:
    May 16, 2018 at 4:04 am

    Oh I like this one Ray!

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  4. thechickengrandma says:
    May 16, 2018 at 8:12 am

    I am always grateful God knows what I am praying even in the times it only seems I can say His name. Love this post Ray.

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