Quotes from William Thrasher

Martin Luther's statement is often quoted, "I have so much to do that I must spend the first three hours in prayer.

Norwegian theologian O. Hallesby is "to loosen to some degree the ties which bind us to the world or material surroundings as a whole in order that we may concentrate all our spiritual powers upon the unseen and eternal things."The

But though I am always in haste, I am never in a hurry, because I never undertake any more work than I can go through with perfect calmness of spirit. JOHN WESLEY

persevering intercessor is characterized by the ability to see and internalize how God desires to bless. He or she is also an advocate for the ones who stand in need of this blessing.

Corrie ten Boom stated, "The devil smiles when we make plans. He laughs when get busy. But he trembles when we pray especially when we pray together.

As you open up your life to the Spirit's control, you do not get more of the Spirit, but He gets more of you.

Andrew Bonar puts it, "The Prince of the power of the air seems to bend all the force of his attack against the spirit of prayer.

Let's ask D. L. Moody." Another objected and said, "D. L. Moody does not have a monopoly of the Holy Spirit." "No, he does not," was the reply, "but the Holy Spirit has a monopoly on him.

Can you, at a minimum, objectively step back—throw out the stereotypes, ditch the conformity, set aside the religion—and ask yourself, why? Why Jesus?

When prayer is moved to the periphery of the church, it can only mean that God has, too.

Can you, at a minimum, objectively step back—throw out the stereotypes, ditch the conformity, set aside the religion—and ask yourself, why? Why Jesus?