THOUGHTS ON PRAYER
We must alter our lives in order to alter our hearts, for it is impossible to live one way and pray another.
-William Law
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The function of prayer is to set God at the center of attention.
-Albert Edward Day
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Prayer is the world in tune.
-Henry Vaughan
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THREE THINGS
I know three things must always be
To keep a nation strong and free:
One is a hearthstone bright and dear
With busy, happy loved ones near;
One is a ready heart and hand
To love and serve and keep the land;
One is a worn and beaten way
To where the people go to pray.
So long as these are kept alive,
Nation and people will survive;
God, keep them always, everywhere --
The home, the heart, the place of prayer.
-Author unknown
These thoughts on prayer are from a book called "Words of Life" published by Harper & Row in 1966, edited by Charles L. Wallis.
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12 comments:
Great thoughts on prayer! I especially like the one that says it puts God at the center of attention. Well said!
Loved these quote and the poem. Oh how we need more people to pray.
Susan
Thanks, Jean, for the thoughts on prayer.
wow. so many of us seem to be on the same page - focus on prayer and on Him. Blessings. Sarah
Prayers...the first thing we must do before we venture...God bless you and protect you always.
Great reminders about prayer. It seems to me like more people are praying now than any other time in my lifetime. That's a good sign.
Thank you for sharing. I like your ice post too.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Loved all of these thoughts on prayer, especially the William Law quote. Wow! So simple, yet profound.
Great quotes on an important subject. Thank you.
These are wonderful thoughts on prayer! Thank-you for sharing these today.
God Bless,
Ginger
Lord, give your peace to reach all of Haiti,
stir in nations abroad a strong laity;
God, your arm is strongest,so reach and heal all their pains...
rebuild homes,calm fears, growing relationship that sustains.
AMEN & AMEN
Great thoughts for today! Thanks!
Nice quote from William Law.
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