Quotes about Prayer
And, O my God, who madest thyself a light in a bush, in the midst of these brambles and thorns of a sharp sickness, appear unto me so that I may see thee, and know thee to be my God, applying thyself to me, even in these sharp and thorny passages.
— John Donne
The crisis of our prayer life is that our minds may be filled with ideas of God while our hearts remain far from him.
— Henri Nouwen
The real business of your life as a saved soul is intercessory prayer.
— Oswald Chambers
My constant prayer for myself is to be used in service for the greater good.
— Oprah Winfrey
When we touch the foundation of the reality of the good news of God, we will never bother Him anymore with little personal complaints.
— Oswald Chambers
It is a great privilege, as well as our responsibility, to pray for our government leaders.
— Billy Graham
Expect great things from God, receive great things from God. Expect little from God, receive little from God.
— William Carey
Parkinson's is my toughest fight. No, it doesn't hurt. It's hard to explain. I'm being tested to see if I'll keep praying, to see if I'll keep my faith. All great people are tested by God.
— Muhammad Ali
Great and glorious God, and Thou Lord Jesus, I pray you shed abroad your light in the darkness of my mind. Be found of me, Lord, so that in all things I may act only in accordance with Thy holy will.
— St. Francis Of Assisi
Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings everyday.
— John Wooden
Counsel involving right and wrong should never be sought from a man who does not say his prayers.
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
If you have an important decision to make, or even a small one, it is good to make your decision with the guidance of the Lord.
— Corrie Ten Boom