Quotes about Prayer
David knew what mattered most. The presence of God. He begged God for it.
— Max Lucado
Remember, God is in this crisis. Ask him to give you an index card—sized plan, two or three steps you can take today.
— Max Lucado
prayer isn't asking God to do what we want. Prayer is asking God to do what is right.
— Max Lucado
Pray for people. Serve more. Practice patience. And, bring the best out in people.
— Max Lucado
The Lord is near to all who call upon Him. Psalm 145:18
— Max Lucado
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.
— Max Lucado
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).
— Max Lucado
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 …
— Max Lucado
The Israelites prevailed because Moses prayed. Moses prevailed because he had others to pray with him.
— Max Lucado
Father, you are good. I need help. Heal me and forgive me. They need help. Thank you. In Jesus' name, amen.
— Max Lucado
As we do our part (rejoice in the Lord, pursue a gentle spirit, pray about everything, and cling to gratitude), God does his part.
— Max Lucado
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer (Romans 12:12).
— Max Lucado