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We bend ourselves to the world instead of to Jesus who is the Truth.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},2891181,"By allowing myself to become anxious, I had run off from His comforting Presence. When would I learn that I cannot worry and trust God at the same time! I relaxed in my chair and felt at peace again.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},2891157,"As I sat in the hotel room, I realized that in fact I had left my heavenly Father again. By allowing myself to become anxious, I had run off from His comforting Presence. When would I learn that I cannot worry and trust God at the same time! I relaxed in my chair and felt at peace again. “Oh, thank You, Father,” I said weeping in relief. “Please forgive me for stepping away from You. You are here, You are in that hall. I’ll be all right.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":46},796598,"Believing prayer will save the sick man; the Lord will restore him and any sins that he has committed will be forgiven....Tremendous power is made available through a good man's earnest prayer...",2,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[41],{"id":42,"tag":43},3706605,{"id":44,"tag_name":45},51561,"power-of-prayer","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from the writings of Bilquis Sheikh, a spiritual leader and mystic from the 20th century. Sheikh's teachings emphasized the power of prayer and the importance of a personal relationship with God. During her lifetime, Sheikh faced persecution and hardship, yet her faith and teachings continue to inspire millions worldwide.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradoxical relationship between prayer and personal responsibility. On one hand, Sheikh suggests that prayer can be a powerful tool for healing and forgiveness, implying a level of divine intervention. However, she also emphasizes the importance of personal earnestness, implying that the individual must take an active role in their own spiritual growth and redemption.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, one can harness the power of prayer as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. By combining earnest prayer with a commitment to self-reflection and personal responsibility, individuals can tap into a deeper sense of purpose and meaning, ultimately leading to greater spiritual fulfillment and a stronger connection with their faith.",{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},629919,"...as I made the attempt to put God first, some of my other heartfelt needs were given back to me.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[53],{"id":54,"tag":55},3260389,{"id":56,"tag_name":57},5246,"priorities",{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":69},569453,"Our prayers are vital to our Lord. He works through them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[64],{"id":65,"tag":66},3054383,{"id":67,"tag_name":68},3176,"prayer","**The Backstory**\nThis quote, attributed to Bilquis Sheikh, a Pakistani Sufi poet and mystic, reflects her spiritual perspective on the interconnectedness of human prayer and the divine will. Sheikh's life was marked by a deep commitment to Islamic mysticism, and her poetry and teachings continue to inspire seekers of spiritual guidance. This quote likely emerged during a time of introspection and contemplation, as Sheikh sought to understand the nature of prayer and its role in shaping the human experience.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath this seemingly straightforward statement is a profound acknowledgment of the reciprocal relationship between human intention and divine action. Sheikh's words suggest that prayer is not merely a one-way request, but rather a dynamic process where human agency and divine will coalesce to bring about a desired outcome. This understanding underscores the importance of agency and responsibility in shaping one's spiritual path.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn modern application, this insight can be translated into a strategic approach to goal-setting and problem-solving. By recognizing that our prayers are not simply passive requests, but rather active collaborations with the divine, we can approach challenges with a sense of agency and purpose. This mindset encourages us to take ownership of our spiritual growth and to view our prayers as catalysts for personal transformation and positive change.",{"id":71,"quote_text":72,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":73,"source":74,"quote_tag":75,"commentary":9},523548,"I was learning that to be careful in small things made it much easier to handle the larger temptations as they came.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[76],{"id":77,"tag":78},2883688,{"id":79,"tag_name":80},2403,"temptation",{"id":82,"quote_text":83,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":84,"source":85,"quote_tag":86,"commentary":9},73178,"I was beginning to learn that my responsibility of being a representative of Jesus Christ would not allow me to do anything that would dishonour His Name. And He was also teaching me that one's actions spoke louder than words when it came to witnessing for Christ.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[87],{"id":88,"tag":89},503956,{"id":90,"tag_name":91},73,"christian-living",{"currentPage":93,"totalPages":93,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":94},1,10]