A Prayer for Words of Witness, by Evelyn Underhill, 20th Century

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“Lord, let my words carry Your reality. May my speech not be empty or self‑serving, but a witness to Your living presence. Teach me to communicate with humility, clarity, and love, so that others may encounter You through what I say and how I listen. Amen.”

–Evelyn Underhill (1875 – 1941)

Source: Evelyn Underhill, quoted in Jane Williams, “Theologians of Experience: Women Mystics on the Reality of God in Prayer,” WCCM News & Updates, April 25, 2025.


Reflection: How might our daily communication—whether in teaching, conversation, or leadership—become less about ourselves and more about pointing others toward the reality of God?

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