Prayer

Utility of Prayer – John Climacus

We know the utility of prayer from the efforts of the wicked spirits to distract us during the divine office; and we experience the fruit of prayer in the defeat of our enemies

– John Climacus –

Pray Often – John Bunyan

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

– John Bunyan –

Giving the Best Hours – Leslie Ludy

Only when we are willing to give the best hours of our day – rather than whatever is left after we’ve wasted most of our time on selfish pleasures – we will truly experience the vibrant intimacy with our Heavenly King.

– Leslie Ludy –

God Is Looking For Better Men – EM Bounds

The Church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men. The Holy Ghost does not flow through methods, but through men. He does not come on machinery, but on men. He does not anoint plans, but men … Men of prayer.

– EM Bounds –

Shake the Tree of Life – Charles Spurgeon

If you do not seem to get the fruit from this Tree by faith, shake it by prayer. “Oh!” you say, “I have been praying.” Yes, but a tree does not always drop its fruit at the first shake you give it. Shake it again, and then give it another shake! Sometimes, when the tree is loaded and is pretty firm in the earth, you have to shake it to and fro, and finally you have to plant your feet, get a firm hold of it, and shake it with all your might, until you strain every muscle and sinew, in order to get the fruit down. And that is the way to pray. Shake the Tree of Life until mercy drops into your lap.

– Charles Spurgeon –
from his book God Loves You