The Bible says that there is nothing new under the sun and I find it very encouraging to read quotes from past Christians. When you read what they have to say you quickly realize that they faced exactly the same problems we do today and one the greatest tools God has equipped us with is the ability to pray.
Jesus warned against repetitious prayer. Andrew Murray once said, Some people pray just to pray and some people pray to know God. Another fellow once said that there is a huge difference between saying prayers and praying.
Famous people like John Wesley and Martin Luther both made comments about being so busy and having so much to do that they couldn’t do it without praying for several hours before hand.
Ed Cole once said that wishing is no substitute for prayer. Think about how true this is. Many of us want to change and wish it to be so however very few actually beseech the Lord continually in prayer to bring it to pass.
There are so many wonderful quotes about prayer. One of my favorites is – if you want a better Pastor pray for the one you’ve got.
There is a song we sing called what a friend we have in Jesus. Within that song are the the words – what peace we often forfeit all because we do ot take it to the lord in prayer.
Avoid the trouble and find the peace by praying.
