“Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.”
— Mother Teresa
“Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.”
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was an Albanian-Indian nun and humanitarian. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.
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This quote is attributed to Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was an Albanian-Indian nun and humanitarian. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and…
Mother Teresa describes prayer as an act of surrender and attentive listening rather than a list of requests. For those seeking spiritual clarity, she advises finding silence to hear the internal guidance that leads to a life of purpose. These mother teresa quotes on prayer remind us that our connection to the divine is found in stillness.
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