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Prayer Quotes


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


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


"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."


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


"A prayer is a chat with thy God."


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


"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."


"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."


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


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


"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."


"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."


"The power of prayer is a prophecy."


"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."


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


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


"Teach me O God not to torture myself not to make a martyr out of myself through stifling reflection but rather teach me to breathe deeply in faith."


"God loves a prayer of action."


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


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


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


"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."


"You may ask for anything, but God will only give you what fits in His divine plan. John 14:14"


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


"Conversation with God leads to an encounter with God. Prayer turns theology into experience."



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


"Pray for strength to preserve."
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