Quotes About Prayer

R]eal prayer is not an excuse for laziness but, in fact, is one of the most arduous engagements I know of in ministry. Prayer is not a replacement for hard work but, in most cases, empowerment for even more fruitful work.

When prayer goes viral, people are not excited about "it" (prayer) but are infectious about "Him

A prayer culture is fueled by experience not explanation. A passion to seek the Lord in prayer is more caught than taught.

I say often that prayerlessness is our declaration of independence from God.

Es lo que dice la Plegaria de la Serenidad: «Dios, concédeme serenidad para aceptar las cosas que no puedo cambiar, valor para cambiar aquellas que puedo, y sabiduría para reconocer la diferencia.»

I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were seeking to wrest from the South its dearest rights. But I have never cherished toward them bitter or vindictive feelings, and I have never seen the day when I did not pray for them.

The very name Jerusalem means City of Peace. Violently evicting families from their homes in which generations have lived is not an act of peace. A show of strong force during prayer is not an act of peace. Destroying holy sites is not an act of peace.

I pray before virtually every speech and virtually every major decision.

From faith, hope, and love, the virtues of religion referring to God, there arises a double act which bears on the spiritual communion exercised between God and us; the hearing of the word and prayer.

Oh, dear God, you have given abundant blessings. I do not deserve them, and I cannot help but ask for more.

the moment you don't feel like praying, get on your knees. And the moment you don't feel like reading your bible, you'd better get that Book open.

Every Christian has hurts and this is one of yours, but you go to God every time and He holds you.

He found himself praying for his brother-in-law, hoping he would soon see how much God loved him, knowing that God was well accustomed to dealing with skeptics and doubters.

Forgiveness is when you turn to the Lord in prayer and say, "God, by the grace of Jesus I want you to know I forgive this person. You forgave me. I forgive them. I can't hold against this person more than what you chose not to hold against me." You have the power, because of the cross, to say, "I forgive you.

Father, I want to see Your face. Hear my cry and reveal Yourself to me as I make room for You to invade my life. I am desperate for more of You. I am here. I am knocking. Intersect my life today with a greater awareness of who You are. Please show me more of Your character and purpose as I set my heart on You. Amen.

God, help me take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

PRAYER Father, shake me from my slumber. Forgive me when I accuse You of failing to keep Your promises. Thank You for today, a fresh gift of grace. May I use it well to speak of Your mercy and extend Your Gospel, as I wait for You. Amen.

I'm talking about influence that God wants to give us. I'm talking about opportunities. I'm talking about walking in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. I'm talking about stepping out in obedience. I'm talking about prayer and action. If our hearts are wide open in faith, then God is wide open to us.

What can you do to "cool off"? Take a deep breath and say a little prayer. Ask God to cool your temper and simply show you what to do next—like mop up the milk, pick up the pencil again, and wipe your face. Learning to let God help you keep your cool during the little stuff makes it easier to keep your cool when the big things come around.

Lord, when little things—and big things—make me want to lose my temper, help me not to sweat it. Remind me to ask You what to do instead.

Lord, help me control my tongue. Help me be careful about what I say. —PSALM 141:3 ICB

Without protection temptations can wear you down. But God promises to wrap you in His bubble of protection. Talk to Him and tell Him what's tempting you. When temptation tries to trap you, God promises to help you escape.

Lord, I thank You for the treasure of the Bible. Please teach my heart to want to dive into its treasures every day. HOW GREAT! Before you dive into God's Word, say a prayer asking Him to show you the treasure He wants you to find. Then try looking for one of these things: a truth about who God is, a promise God has for you, or an action He wants you to take. Check out 1 John 4:8, Philippians 4:19, and Matthew 22:39 to begin collecting His treasures.

Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy." —MATTHEW 6:9 NLT