“Prayer is not asking.
Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.”
~ Mother Teresa ~
“Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.” ~ Gordon B. Hinckley ~
“There is a mighty lot of difference between saying prayers and praying.” ~ John G. Lake ~
“Prayer is not a check request asking for things from God. It is a deposit slip – a way of depositing God’s character into our bankrupt souls.” ~ Dutch Sheets ~
“The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer, tears in my eyes, and say, “Oh God, forgive me’ or ‘help me’.”
~ Billy Graham ~
“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” ~ John Bunyan ~
“God warms his hands at man’s heart when he prays.”
~ John Masefield ~
“God never gives us discernment in order that we may criticize, but that we may intercede.” ~ Oswald Chambers ~
“The man who says his evening prayer is a captain posting his sentinels. He can sleep.” ~ Charles Baudelaire ~
Please pray ~ Diana and her Hero ~ Bonnie Jean and family ~ Jim ~ Anita ~ Patty and family ~ Gina ~ Julie and Nancy ~ Ronnie ~ Sandra ~
Thank you, once again, Sandra! Thought provoking!
Wow – these quotes just about say it all… and the collection I think must be my favorite Sabbath Keeping of all time. Thank you, Sandra, for the regularity of this offering. XOXO
Dear Sandra, what a strong help from the spirit you collect here1 The start and the beginning are a wonderful frame of all these sentences about prayer. I also LOVE the words at the photo above: "Pray – it causes miracles!"
THANK YOU!!
John piper's sentence is so EXTRANO! A mystic! A desert-father!
"Lord make me an instrument . . . "
Francis of Assisi
Praying yes . . . and LISTENING . . .
Great post about prayer and praying.
Have a lovely week dear Sandra ~ FlowerLady
Hi Sandra! I love the Dutch Sheets quote and the Corrie quote best! Thanks!