Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living.
—Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907–72) American Jewish Rabbi
Always look for ways to act upon the faith you display in your prayers.
—Unknown
Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you, but I will instruct you in the good and right way.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
Cold prayers shall never have any warm answers.
—Thomas Brooks (1608–80) American Songwriter, Composer
Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
The only way to pray is to pray, and the way to pray well is to pray much.
—Unknown
Those who trade with heaven by prayer grow rich by quick returns.
—William Swan Plumer (1802–80) American Clergyman, Professor
By prayer we couple the powers of heaven to our helplessness, the powers which can capture strongholds and make the impossible possible.
—Ole Hallesby (1879–1961) Norwegian Theologian, Preacher
Helplessness is unquestionably the first and the surest indication of a praying heart. .. Prayer and helplessness are inseparable. Only he who is helpless can truly pray.
—Ole Hallesby (1879–1961) Norwegian Theologian, Preacher
There come times when I have nothing more to tell God. If I were to continue to pray in words, I would have to repeat what I have already said. At such times it is wonderful to say to God, “May I be in Thy presence, Lord? I have nothing more to say to Thee, but I do love to be in Thy presence”.
—Ole Hallesby (1879–1961) Norwegian Theologian, Preacher
Whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that I will do.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
My prayer to God is a very short one: “O Lord, make my enemies look ridiculous!” God has granted it.
—Voltaire (1694–1778) French Philosopher, Author
Prayer changes things?. No! Prayer changes people, and people change things.
—Burton Hillis (William E. Vaughan) (1915–77) American Columnist, Author
Without the incense of heartfelt prayer, even the greatest of cathedrals is dead.
—Unknown
When you go to your knees, God will help you stand up to anything.
—Unknown
Thou who has given so much to me, give one thing more: a grateful heart.
—George Herbert (1593–1633) Welsh Anglican Poet, Orator, Clergyman
We know little of the things for which we pray.
—Geoffrey Chaucer (1343–1400) English Poet, Philosopher, Diplomat, Bureaucrat
Human life is a constant want and ought to be a constant prayer.
—Samuel Osgood (1747–1813) American Statesman, Postmaster
He offered a prayer so deeply devout that he seemed kneeling and praying at the bottom of the sea.
—Herman Melville (1819–91) American Novelist, Short Story Writer, Essayist, Poet
What I dislike least in my former self are the moments of prayer.
—Andre Gide (1869–1951) French Novelist
When my children do wrong, I ache to hear their stumbling requests for forgiveness. I’m sure our heavenly Father aches even more deeply to hear from us.
—Unknown
And help us, this and every day, to live more nearly as we pray.
—John Keble (1792–1866) English Anglican Priest, Poet
He who prays for his neighbors will be heard for himself.
—The Talmud Sacred Text of the Jewish Faith
God dwells where we let God in.
—Menachem Mendel of Kotzk (1787–1859) Polish Hasidic Rabbi
Holy, humble, penitent, believing, earnest, persevering prayer is never lost; it always prevails to the accomplishment of the thing sought, or that with which the suppliant will be better satisfied in the end, according to the superior wisdom of his heavenly father, in which he trusts.
—Robert Kelley Weeks (1840–76) American Poet
Bear up the hands that hang down, by faith and prayer, support the tottering knees. Storm the throne of grace and persevere therein, and mercy will come down.
—John Wesley (1703–91) British Methodist Leader, Preacher, Theologian
Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon.
—Martin Luther (1483–1546) German Protestant Theologian
The influence of prayer on the human mind and body … can be measured in terms of increased physical buoyancy, greater intellectual vigor, moral stamina, and a deeper understanding of the realities underlying human relationships.
—Alexis Carrel (1873–1944) American Surgeon, Biologist
Prayer may not change things for you, but it for sure changes you for things.
—Sam Shoemaker (1893–1963) American Episcopal Priest
Common people do not pray, my lord: they only beg
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) Irish Playwright
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