Daily prayer Quote by E.M. Bounds
““True prayers are born of present trials and present needs. Bread for today is bread enough. Bread given for today is the strongest sort of pledge that there will be bread tomorrow. Victory today is the assurance of victory tomorrow. Our prayers need to be focused upon the present. We must trust God today, and leave the morrow entirely with Him. The present is ours; the future belongs to God. Prayer is the task and duty of each recurring day -- daily prayer for daily needs.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Daily Prayer, E.M. Bounds, 1915
Prayer should focus on immediate needs, trusting God for today’s provision and future blessings.
In simple terms: Trust God for today’s needs.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize present prayer.
Themes
faith
trust
daily devotion
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- financial worries
- health concerns
- family decisions
Key Concepts
theology
dependence
provision
Questions to Reflect On
- How does present‑focused prayer affect anxiety?
- What does trusting God today look like in practice?
A Different Perspective
May overlook long‑term planning.
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