Certainty is the mark of the commonsense life-gracious uncertainty is the mark of the spiritual life.
Oswald ChambersRead
We think of prayer as a preparation for work, or a calm after having done work, whereas prayer is the essential work.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prayer is not just an activity associated with work; it is a fundamental part of the work itself.
This quote highlights the misconception that prayer is merely a preparatory step or a moment of calm following work. Oswald Chambers emphasizes that prayer should be viewed as the core activity that empowers and supports our efforts, suggesting that spiritual connection is essential to the work we undertake in our lives.
Themes
PrayerWorkSpiritualityFaithProductivity
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting, to inspire the group to reflect and center themselves before starting a challenging project.
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