God gave us family so that when we have a hard time praying for ourselves, we have others who will pray for us. Votes: 3
It is not only our duty to pray for others, but also to desire the prayers of others for ourselves. Votes: 2
In doing God's work, there is no substitute for praying. The men of prayer cannot be displaced with other kinds of men. Votes: 2
I have been benefited by praying for others; for by making an errand to God for them I have gotten something for myself. Votes: 2
The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. Votes: 2
Prayer becomes more meaningful as we counsel with the Lord in all of our doings, as we express heartfelt gratitude, and as we pray for others. Votes: 2
Pray for someone else's child, your pastor, the military, the police officers, the firemen, the teachers, the government. There's no end to the ways that you can intervene on behalf of others through prayer. Votes: 2
The Savior is the perfect example of praying for others with real intent. In His great Intercessory Prayer uttered on the night before His Crucifixion, Jesus prayed for His Apostles and all of the Saints. Votes: 2
I'm attached to my children with whatever flaws they have, and if some glorious angel broke through the living room ceiling and offered to exchange them for other, better children, I'd cling to my kids and pray away this specter. Votes: 2
While others prayed for the good time coming, I worked for it. Votes: 1
I don't think there's a shortage of material in the world. Or in my head. I just pray for continued good health, because I've got other stories to tell. Votes: 1
In Psalm 72, Solomon prays for power and fame but he says the purpose of influence is to speak up for others and one is the immigrant. He doesn't delineate between legal and illegal. Votes: 1
I believe you have a responsibility to comport yourself in a manner that gives an example to others. As a young man, I prayed for success. Now I pray just to be worthy of it. Votes: 1
Never was a faithful prayer lost. Some prayers have a longer voyage than others, but then they return with their richer lading at last, so that the praying soul is a gainer by waiting for an answer. Votes: 1
Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books - especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day. Votes: 1
I am a person whose father had no religion but who went to the nuns for a couple of years. And I think I'm the same: On one hand, I pray; on the other hand, I don't believe. I am constantly between the two. Votes: 1
The passion for art is, as for believers, very religious. It unites people, its message is of common humanity. Art has become my religion - others pray in church. It's a banality, but you don't possess art, it possesses you. It's like falling in love. Votes: 1
Solitude is very different from a 'time-out' from our busy lives. Solitude is the very ground from which community grows. Whenever we pray alone, study, read, write, or simply spend quiet time away from the places where we interact with each other directly, we are potentially opened for a deeper intimacy with each other. Votes: 1
It's different for every project. Some parts are quicker than others to get and know; sometimes right up until the last moment you're just praying that something will click. But you can only do a certain amount of work and then at some point you've got to think: 'OK, I'm just going to have to leap now.' Votes: 1
We do our work for Jesus and with Jesus. It's not a matter of praying some times and working others. We pray the work. Votes: 0
I am often, I believe, praying for others when I should be doing things for them. It's so much easier to pray for a bore than to go and see him. Votes: 0
Mistakes were made. Others were blamed. Votes: 4 Darynda Jones
I know that when I pray, something wonderful happens. Not just to the person or persons for whom I'm praying, but also something wonderful happens to me. I'm grateful that I'm heard. Votes: 5 Maya Angelou