About This Quote

This quote is spoken to suggest that prayer is not a passive act where the person simply receives what they are praying for. Rather, it is an active act where someone actively pleads to make things better. It’s often said that people don’t pray for things, they pray for their needs to be met. So, if you are praying, you are asking for something.

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