Quotes about Prayer
Jesus, right now, at this moment, in the midst of your storm, is interceding for you. The King of the universe is speaking on your behalf. He is calling out to the heavenly Father. He is urging the help of the Holy Spirit. He is advocating for a special blessing to be sent your way. You do not fight the wind and waves alone. It's not up to you to find a solution. You have the mightiest Prince and the holiest Advocate standing up for
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When he finally confessed his immorality, he made only one request of God: Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me (Ps. 51:11).
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David knew what mattered most. The presence of God. He begged God for it.
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Remember, God is in this crisis. Ask him to give you an index card—sized plan, two or three steps you can take today.
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prayer isn't asking God to do what we want. Prayer is asking God to do what is right.
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Pray for people. Serve more. Practice patience. And, bring the best out in people.
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The Lord is near to all who call upon Him. Psalm 145:18
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We learn brevity from Jesus. His greatest sermon can be read in eight minutes. His best-known story can be read in ninety seconds. He summarized prayer in five phrases. He silenced accusers with one challenge. He rescued a soul with one sentence. He summarized the Law in three verses and reduced all his teachings to one command. He made his point and went home.
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To wait, biblically speaking, is not to assume the worst, worry, make demands, or take control. Nor is waiting doing nothing. It is a sustained effort to stay focused on God through prayer and belief. To wait is to "rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him" (Psalm 37:7).
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The first step in reading the Bible is to ask God to help you understand it … Don't go to Scripture looking for your own idea; go searching for God's …
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The Israelites prevailed because Moses prayed. Moses prevailed because he had others to pray with him.
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Father, you are good. I need help. Heal me and forgive me. They need help. Thank you. In Jesus' name, amen.
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