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Prayer Quotes


"There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers."


"A prayer in its simplest definition is merely a wish turned Godward."


"Prayer: The act of falling to your knees in pleading fashion, seeking help from a greater power than all else to have failed you previously."


"If we really want to achieve true prayer, we must turn our backs upon everything temporal, everything external, everything that is not divine."


"Practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of your trousers."


"Intercessory prayer might be defined as loving our neighbour on our knees."


"Lord, whatsoever this day may bring, Thy name be praised. Be gracious unto me and help me. Grant me strength to bear whatsoever Thou dost send, And let not fear overrule me. I trust Thy grace, and commit my life wholly into Thy Hands. Whether I live or whether I die, I am with Thee and Thou art with me. Lord, I wait for Thy salvation, and for the coming of Thy Kingdom. Amen."


"God's favorite type of prayer is action."


"Pray v: to ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy."


"Intercessory prayer for one who is sinning prevails. God says so! The will of the man prayed for does not come into question at all he is connected with God by prayer and prayer on the basis of the Redemption sets the connection working and God gives life."


"Believe God for something today. Prayer is the key to connecting with God and allowing Him to speak to your spirit. Open your heart and free your mind."


"The power of prayer is a prophecy."


"God answers all true prayer either in kind or in kindness."


"I sang at the Inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral."


"A prayer is a chat with thy God."


"The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands that heal and bless."


"We cannot run away from our problems. We have to pray for strength to conquer."


"The child asks of the Father whom he knows. Thus, the essence of Christian prayer is not general adoration, but definite, concrete petition. The right way to approach God is to stretch out our hands and ask of One who we know has the heart of a Father."


"Dear God, I ask that today and every day that follows you wash any anger from my heart. I desperately want to look at the world differently. Please help me understand that this anger is hurting me more than anyone else. Teach me to find love in every situation and then to find peace in my heart for the rest of my life. In Jesus's name, amen."


"A prayer/meditation a day, keeps the Doctor away."



"Your prayer life is the foundation of your relationship with Christ."


"Pray for strength to preserve."


"God loves a prayer of action."


"Prayer is one action where I lay aside my abilities to immerse myself wholly in God's capabilities. And the liberation found in such an action is less about being engaged with God and more about being freed from myself."


"Let our heart glow when you pray.Let our soul's innermost desire and need flow in silence, gratitude and humble petition.Let our daily prayers be a life attitude not only when we are in trouble but never forgetting to include all others who are also in difficulties.There are times prayers cannot change things for us but we grow and change with faith and strength, patience and serenity with a heart that extends for others."


"The strength of every individual is the grace for great work."


"Then we have to pray for the light of the Holy Spirit to shine in people's lives."


"Pray for your needs, not your greed."
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