Born Quote by Edward McKendree Bounds

Praying gives sense, brings wisdom, and broadens and strengthens the mind. The prayer closet is a perfect schoolteacher and schoolhouse for the preacher. Thought…

— Edward McKendree Bounds

Prayer is not learned in a classroom but in the closet.

— Edward McKendree Bounds

Therefore, whether the desire for prayer is on you or not, get to your closet at the set time; shut yourself in with God;…

— Robert Forman Horton

We have not been men of prayer. The spirit of prayer has slumbered among us. The closet has been too little frequented and delighted…

— Bonar Law

“My experience is that those who pray most in their closets generally make short prayers in public.”

— Dwight L. Moody

Prayer is especially crucial when you come to a place in your study where you are stuck and confused.

— Howard G. Hendricks

Prayer turns theology into experience.

— Timothy Keller

“Our [theological] study informs our prayers, and our prayers enliven our study. We cannot choose between prayer and study; faithful theology requires prayerful study.”

— Kelly Kapic

Prayer is an earnest and familiar talking with God.

— John Knox

Prayer is a concentration of positive thoughts.

— Peace Pilgrim

I've taught a lot about prayer over the years and how it is really just talking to God.

— Joyce Meyer

“Prayer is a ubiquitous practice in nearly all religions, but it is seldom understood. Prayer is not magic, meditation, or positive thinking. It remains…

— Anonymous