The essence of the Christian life is to live in the presence of Jesus Christ.
– J. Vernon McGee –
God’s Will
Progress of God’s Kingdom – EM Bounds
When we calmly reflect upon the fact that the progress of our Lord’s kingdom is dependent upon prayer, it is sad to think that we give so little time to the holy exercise.
– EM Bounds –
This happens before God does a new thing – Jonathan Edwards
When God is about to do a mighty new thing He always sets His people praying.
– Jonathan Edwards –
Guidance Demands Obedience – Elisabeth Elliot
Does it make sense to pray for guidance about the future if we are not obeying in the thing that lies before us today? How many momentous events in Scripture depended on one person’s seemingly small act of obedience! Rest assured: Do what God tells you to do now, and, depend upon it, you will be shown what to do next.
– Elisabeth Elliot –
My response to God’s ability – Corrie ten Boon
It is not my ability, but my response to God’s ability, that counts.
– Corrie ten Boon –
God shapes the world by prayer – EM Bounds
God shapes the world by prayer.
– EM Bounds –
The only deal on the table – Alan Vincent
Jesus has no intention of helping anyone live a better life. He only had one intention and that is to totally kill you. And then live in your place. That is the only deal on the table.
– Alan Vincent –
Never quit your hold of the fullness of God – William Bramwell
Pray, O pray, my brother! never, never quit your hold of the fullness of God; for time is nearly over, and if this fullness be lost it will be lost forever. I am astonished that we do not pray more, yea, that we do not live every moment as on the brink of the eternal world, and in the blessed expectation of that glorious country.
– William Bramwell –
Focus on God’s smile – Catherine Booth
Never mind man’s frown if God smiles.
– Catherine Booth –