Prayer is an important and special time with God. Jesus is our ultimate example for prayer; the most famous of all prayer quotes is perhaps the Lord’s prayer said by Him in Matthew 6 and Luke 11. Other people in the Bible also offer prayer quotes, such as Paul in Philippians and Solomon in Proverbs. We know we are to pray, but sometimes we’re in a place were we struggle to find direction in a prayer or the words to say. That’s one reason going back to Jesus as our example is important, and hearing prayer quotes from faith leaders can provide insight for us, as well. Whether your prayer life is thriving, or you’re needing some inspiration, refreshing our minds with prayer quotes from great faith leaders can always encourage our time with God. Here are some prayer quotes to invigorate your time with God.
41 Inspiring Prayer Quotes
- “Pray without ceasing” Thessalonians 5:17
- “The world was made partly that there may be prayer; partly that our prayers might be answered.” C.S. Lewis
- “Give me faith, Lord, and let me help others find it.” Leo Tolstoy
- “To get nations back on their feet, we must first get down on our knees.” Billy Graham
- “It is not enough to begin to pray, nor to pray aright; nor is it enough to continue for a time to pray; but we must patiently, believingly, continue in prayer until we obtain an answer; and further we have not only to continue in prayer unto the end, but we have also to believe that God does hear us, and will answer our prayers. Most frequently we fail in not continuing in prayer until the blessing is obtained, and in not expecting the blessing.” George Müller
- “When the devil sees a man or woman who really believes in prayer, who knows how to pray, and who really does pray, and, above all, when he sees a whole church on its face before God in prayer, he trembles as much as he ever did, for he knows that his day in that church or community is at an end.” R.A. Torrey
- “God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” Mother Teresa
- “Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure.” D.L. Moody
- “God does nothing except in response to believing prayer.” John Wesley
- “Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” St. Augustine
- “O, let the place of secret prayer become to me the most beloved spot on earth.” Andrew Murray
- “To desire revival… and at the same time to neglect (personal) prayer and devotion is to wish one way and walk another.” A.W. Tozer
- “The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.” Proverbs 15:29
- “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” Oswald Chambers
- “True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that. It is a spiritual transaction with the creator of Heaven and Earth.” Charles Spurgeon
- “Fervent prayers produce phenomenal results.” Woodrow Kroll
- “Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness.” Martin Luther
- “Time spent in prayer is never wasted.” Francois Fenelon
- “God can handle your doubt, anger, fear, grief, confusion, and questions. You can bring everything to him in prayer.” Rick Warren
- “Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” Corrie Ten Boom
- ”Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.” Max Lucado
