“baptismal priesthood of the laity, which consists essentially of offering ourselves with Christ in sacrifice to the Father. This teaching of the… — Robert Sarah Copy Share Image
"Alleluia" song is a street hymn in the sense that it's all about culture.It's almost a juxtaposition of the prayers of the… — Jonathan Jackson Copy Share Image
The explanation is that prayer is not primarily God's way of getting things done. It is God's way of giving the church… — Paul Billheimer Copy Share Image
Some of the pictures are truly mysterious to me.. which is why I so often say publicly that I don't know or… — Susan Rothenberg Copy Share Image
For me, my stories are spiritual journeys, and whenever I write, it's a form of worship. It's a form of my worship.… — Tamera Alexander Copy Share Image
“Some folks think praying happens only when you’re in church or are actually talking to God. But I’m not so sure. I… — Michael R. Phillips Copy Share Image
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything. By prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the… — Daniel Copy Share Image
“I still find my corrupt heart longing for tomorrow's bread. I can make a good argument to the Lord about how effective… — Gayle Erwin Copy Share Image
Am I solemn? I had an idea I was grinning from ear to ear." "You look as if you were taking me… — Henry James Copy Share Image
“The surest way to suppress our ability to understand the meaning of God and the importance of worship is to take things… — Abraham Heschel Copy Share Image
It is a solemn thing to find oneself drawn out in prayer which knows no relief till the soul it is burdened… — Amy Carmichael Copy Share Image
As down in the sunless retreats of the ocean Sweet flowers are springing no mortal can see, So deep in my soul… — Charles Lamb Copy Share Image
“Hear the right, O Lord.” And, at all times, it is a great blessing when a supplicant can say to God, “Give… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The best answer to all objections urged against prayer is the fact that man cannot help praying; for we may be sure… — Edwin Hubbel Chapin Copy Share Image
The most dangerous thing I've ever encountered was a run-in with Boko Haram around 2007 in a small town in Nigeria. I… — Eliza Griswold Copy Share Image
“I do not have a specific prayer I wish to recite to Mortain. It has always been my custom to simply open… — Robin LaFevers Copy Share Image
“Dear God, I don’t ask that my life be perfect but that you allow the myriad of emotions in my life to… — Ron Baratono Copy Share Image
The root of all virtue and grace, of all faith and acceptable worship, is that we know that we have nothing but… — Andrew Murray Copy Share Image
“I hear another man cry, “Oh, sir my want of strength lies mainly in this, that I cannot repent sufficiently!” A curious… — Charles H. Spurgeon Copy Share Image
Thanksgiving is inseparable from true prayer; it is almost essentially connected with it. One who always prays is ever giving praise, whether… — John Wesley Copy Share Image
“The experience of art is best understood not from the perspective of "reading" or "decoding" but in contemplation and communion, metaphors that… — Daniel A. Siedell Copy Share Image
A church should be a camp of soldiers, not an hospital of invalids. But there is exceedingly much difference between what ought… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
The Christian is not always praying; but within his bosom is a heaven-kindled love--fires of desire, fervent longings--which make him always ready… — Thomas Guthrie Copy Share Image
Even if you are on the brink of damnation, even if you have one foot in hell, even if you have sold… — Louis de Montfort Copy Share Image
“The details make life holy. If you want a little happiness in life don’t forget to look at the little things. It… — Noah Ben Shea Copy Share Image
“The Christian life begins not with high deeds and achievements but with the most simple and ordinary act of humble asking. Then… — Timothy J. Keller Copy Share Image
“From the heart arise unknowable impulses as well as conscious feelings, moods, and wishes. The heart, too, has its reasons and is… — Henri J.M. Nouwen Copy Share Image
If you are a man of prayer, existence appears as God, as personal. If you are a man of meditation, existence is… — Rajneesh Copy Share Image
“What does a lighthouse do? I ask myself. It never moves. It cannot hike up its rocky skirt and dash into the… — Lisa Wingate Copy Share Image
“IN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER … Do I trust in God my loving Father or in my own puny efforts to “control” the… — Patrick Madrid Copy Share Image
“What a study in importunity, in earnestness, in persistence, promoted and propelled under conditions which would have disheartened any but a heroic,… — E.M. Bounds Copy Share Image
Prayer covers the whole of man's life. There is no thought, feeling, yearning, or desire, however low, trifling, or vulgar we may… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
To say prayers in a decent, delicate way is not heavy work. But to pray really, to pray till hell feels the… — Edward McKendree Bounds Copy Share Image
I still held fast to my determination to become a minister; it still seemed to me that that was my duty. I… — Pierre Loti Copy Share Image
Your personal time with God is huge, your quiet time, your study, prayer, but being around other Christian followers... and the church… — Ryan Tannehill Copy Share Image
God knows what your silent heart wants. Even if you don't include it in your prayers. He hears what your heart whispers.… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Oh, God, open all doors for me. Oh God who answers prayers and answers those who ask you, I am asking you… — Mohamed Atta Copy Share Image
God will not let me get the blessing without asking. Today I am setting my face to fast and pray for enlightenment… — Bonar Law Copy Share Image
“We can actually live out the trials and temptations of the day before they come. We can in prayer deal with all… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
“1 ‘In prayer we tempt God if we ask for that which we labour not for; our faithful endeavours must second our devotion… — David M. McIntyre Copy Share Image
![“What a study in importunity, in earnestness, in persistence, promoted and propelled under conditions which would have disheartened any but a heroic, constant soul. [Jesus] teaches that an answer to prayer is conditional upon the amount of faith that goes to the petition. To test this, He delays…” quote by E.M. Bounds](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/66b/e-m-bounds-15811_education_what-a-study-in-importunity-in-earnestne_652622.jpg)
