Believe Quote by Dallas Willard

Too often we treat prayer as the preparation for the work of the church. Do you not see? Prayer IS the work of the…

— Oswald Chambers

Some people think prayer is telling God what to do. I don't think that's the case.

— John Shelby Spong

Although all serious Christians recognize the importance that the Bible places on prayer, most fall short when it comes to doing it.

— Tony Evans

“I think the biggest problem we have in our time is a severe ignorance of the content of Scripture. Sadly, this is true even…

— R.C. Sproul

The diligent reading of Sacred Scripture accompanied by prayer brings about that intimate dialogue in which the person reading hears God who is speaking,…

— Pope Benedict XVI

“In too many churches today, people don’t see manifestations of God’s power in answer to fervent praying. Instead, they hear arguments about theological issues…

— Jim Cymbala

The church expect too much from the pastors and there's barely anytime left for prayer.

— David Wilkerson

In too many churches today, people don't see manifestations of God's power in answer to fervent praying. Instead, they hear arguments about theological issues…

— Jim Cymbala

We have churches full of people who profess all kinds of stuff that they don't believe. They think that by professing it they're doing…

— Dallas Willard

Surely our clergy need not be surprised at the daily increasing distrust in the public mind of the efficacy of prayer.

— John Ruskin

What people pray for will tell you more than anything else whether they are locked into the vision and priorities of the church.

— Andy Stanley

The reason "other churches" don't grow: "Jim, the truth is, I couldn't have a real prayer meeting in my church. I'd be embarrassed at…

— Jim Cymbala