Quotes About Persistence

He who interrupts the course of his spiritual exercises and prayer is like a man who allows a bird to escape from his hand; he can hardly catch it again.

The most important lesson we can learn is how to pray. Prayers do not die, prayers live before God, and God's heart is set on them.

Knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Prayer has the power to change mountains into highways.

Persistence in prayer for someone whom we don't like, however much it goes against the grain to begin with, brings about a remarkable change in attitude.

The history of missions is the history of answered prayer.

Jesus taught that perseverance is the essential element in prayer.

The men who have done the most for God in this world have been early on their knees.

We can do nothing without prayer. All things can be done by importunate prayer. That is the teaching of Jesus Christ

I prayed fifteen years for the conversion of my oldest brother. When he seemed to be getting further and further away from any hope of conversion, I prayed on.

The determined fixing of our will upon God, and pressing toward him steadily and without deflection; this is the very center and the art of prayer.

Prayer in the hour of need is a great boon. From simple trials to our Gethsemanes, prayer - persistent prayer - can put us in touch with God, our greatest source of comfort and counsel.

Day by day, dear Lord, of thee three things I pray: to see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, follow thee more nearly, day by day.

The story of every great Christian achievement is the history of answered prayer.

Prayer that runs its course till the last day of life needs a strong and tranquil soul.

A lack of endurance is one of the greatest causes of defeat, especially in prayer.

I have seen many men work without praying, though I have never seen any good come out of it; but I have never seen a man pray without working.

I am very defective in all duties... In prayer I wander and am formal... I soon tire; devotion languishes; and I do not walk with God.

Prayer has mighty power to move mountains because the Holy Spirit is ready both to encourage our praying and to remove the mountains hindering us.

Brother, if you would enter that Province, you must go forward on your knees.

He who prays without confidence cannot hope that his prayers will be granted.

As long as we have unsolved problems, unfulfilled desires, and a mustard seed of faith, we have all we need for a vibrant prayer life.

If we do not feel like praying, then we should pray until we do feel like praying.

What does it matter how long I pray, so long as my prayers are answered?