E 2.1.1 SOME QUOTES ON PRAYER

“Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God.” – Billy Graham

This quote emphasizes the relational aspect of prayer.

COMMUNICATION WITH OUR GOD IS AS SHALLOW / AS DEEP AS OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM

PRAYER CAN BE COMPARED TO AN ORCHESTRA:

ALL INSTRUMENTS ARE TO BE PLAYED – Derek Prince

This quote emphasizes that all forms and parts of prayer are important for a wholesome prayer.

The book of PSALMS in the Bible is not a book of cliché (=Over-repeated known SAYINGS) – but of HONEST EMOTIONS, FEELINGS, FACTS, OPINIONS – and the DEPTHS OF DESPAIR from which the Psalmist RISES TO NEW HEIGHTS OF THANKSGIVING, PRAISE, JOY … WORSHIP. We all should practise to believe and declare like the Psalmist.

“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” – Martin Luther.

This quote underscores the vital role of prayer in the Christian life.

“Prayer is the greatest of all forces, because it honors God and brings him into active aid.” – E.M. Bounds.

This quote highlights the power and effectiveness of prayer in bringing God’s influence into the world.

“Prayer is the key to everything we need to do and be in life.” – Timothy Keller.

This quote emphasizes the central role of prayer in all aspects of life.

SOME MORE QUOTES:

“I have so much to do that I spend several hours in prayer before I am able to do it.” John Wesley

“Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all.” D.L. Moody

“Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” Corrie Ten Boom

“Pray often, for prayer is a shield to the soul, a sacrifice to God, and a scourge for Satan.” John Bunyan

“Pray, and let God worry.” Martin Luther

“Prayer in its highest form is agonizing soul sweat.” Leonard Ravenhill