"Prayer cannot truly be taught by principles and……" — Jim Cymbala
"Prayer cannot truly be taught by principles and seminars and symposiums. It has to be born out of a whole environment of felt need. If I say, "I ought to pray," I will soon run out of motivation and quit; the flesh is too strong. I have to be driven to pray."
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42 Quotes by Jim Cymbala
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Prayer begets Revival, which begets more prayer.
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The reason "other churches" don't grow: "Jim, the truth is, I couldn't have a real prayer meeting in my church.…
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Persistent calling upon the name of the Lord breaks through every stronghold of the devil, for nothing is impossible with…
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The first century money changers were in the temple, but they didn't have the spirit of the temple... They were…
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The Bible does say, "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations." Preaching, music, the reading…
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What does it say about our churches today that God birthed the church in a prayer meeting, and prayer meetings…
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God says to us, "Pray, because I have all kinds of things for you; and when you ask, you will…
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Let's forget the novelties. If we prevail in prayer, God will do only what he can do. How he does…
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In too many churches today, people don't see manifestations of God's power in answer to fervent praying. Instead, they hear…
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The devil is not terribly frightened of our human efforts and credentials. But he knows his kingdom will be damaged…
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The fact that we were created to enjoy God and to worship him forever is etched upon our souls
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Trouble is one of God's great servants because it reminds us how much we continually need the Lord.
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