I was talking with my friend Kyle today and he introduced to Ole Hallesby. Hallesby was Scandinavian mystic… of sorts. I liked this quote from his classic book, Prayer:
“Be not anxious because of your helplessness. Above all do not let it prevent you from praying. Helplessness is the real secret and the impelling power of prayer. You should, therefore, rather try to thank God for the feeling of helplessness, which He has given to you. It is one of the greatest gifts which God can impart to use, for it is only when we are helpless that we open our hearts to Christ and let Him help us in our distress, according to His grace and mercy.”
Ole Hallesby
Peace, dwight
Hallesby on Prayer
