Letter 5015: Prayer offered to God in earnest is never stripped of the outcome it hopes for.

Ennodius to Senarius. Prayer offered to God in earnest is never stripped of the outcome it hopes for. The man who prays with a sincere heart is never left empty-handed, even when the answer comes in a form he did not expect. I say this not to preach but to encourage — both you and myself. The times demand prayer as urgently as they demand action, and I trust that you, who serve both God and the king, understand this better than most. Continue your work. Continue your prayers. And continue to write. Farewell.

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