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Quotes About Devotion

God likes to listen favorably to the prayers of His faithful, particularly when they look at Christ's body
~ William of Auxerre
If you have never felt your soul poured out before the Lord with a consequent exhaustion, it is doubtful whether you have advanced far in the school of prayer.
~ Walter J Chantry
Little works, little thoughts, little loves, little prayers for little Christians, and larger and larger as the years grow.
~ Charles Henry Parkhurst
Jesus himself talked about prayer and meditation. Anything that brings you closer to the Lord, what's wrong with that?
~ Dennis Quaid
Prayer is the supreme instance of the hidden character of the Christian life.
~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Before I put on my make up, I say a little prayer for you.
~ Dionne Warwick
True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is a spiritual commerce with the Creator of heaven and earth.
~ Charles Spurgeon
We can learn more in an hour praying, when praying indeed, than from many hours of rigorous study.
~ Edward McKendree Bounds
The lazy man does not, will not, cannot pray, for prayer demands energy.
~ Edward McKendree Bounds
Prayer thrives in the atmosphere of true devotion.
~ Edward McKendree Bounds
Sainthood's piety is made, refined, perfected, by prayer. The gospel moves with slow and timid pace when the saints are not at their prayers early and late and long.
~ Edward McKendree Bounds
Prayer ardent opens heaven.
~ Edward Young
The fewer the words the better the prayer.
~ Martin Luther
Grant us grace Almighty Father so to pray as to deserve to be heard.
~ Jane Austen
Oh Lord of melons, of mercy, though I am not ready, nor worthy, I am climbing towards you.
~ Mary Oliver, Thirst
Lord, You made us and gave us breath. May we do justice, love and mercy, and walk honorably before you this day. By the precious name of Jesus, I ask for your help to do this. Amen.
~ Dee Henderson, Before I Wake
Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is to life.
~ Jonathan Edwards
One who prays ceaselessly is one who combines prayer with work and work with prayer.
~ Origen, On Prayer
We may as well not pray at all as offer our prayers in a lifeless manner.
~ William S. Plumer
My prayer is to seek, find and serve God.
~ Gift Gugu Mona
Abba, Father, I adore You, I exalt You, I glorify You, I bow down before You. I worship You O God! I can't live without You. Jesus, Daddy, I ? You with all my heart.
~ Pazaria Smith
From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints good Lord deliver us.
~ Teresa of Avila
Let me burn out for God ... prayer is the great thing. Oh that I may be a man of prayer!
~ Henry Martyn
At the end of the day what makes a difference was our time with Him at the beginning of the day!
~ Ibrahim Emile