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Quotes about prayer can be almost as powerful as the act of praying itself. Inspiring prayer quotes can be the seeds of your future prayers, or reflect the precious gifts that prayer brings to your daily life. Turn to prayer quotes for a quick connection to your faith life.

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Latest Prayer Quotes

We can be dry as dust, distracted and insensible to God’s presence. Still we can pray…and if we make even the smallest gesture of availability he will be there.

Carol Zaleski, Ph.D., Professor of religion, Smith College

PUSH—Pray Until Something Happens

Paula Jolliff, Guideposts reader, Honea Path, South Carolina

The purpose of prayer is not to influence God to grant you special favors, but rather to remind yourself that you are always connected to God.

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, author

I’ve seen prayers answered. But often, in my experiences, if you get what you pray for, you’ve really shortchanged yourself.

Anne Lamott, Author

Prayer is not asking for what you think you want, but asking to be changed in ways you can’t imagine.

Kathleen Norris, Author

The simple act of stopping and looking at the beauty around us can be prayer.

Patricia Barrett, Author

Being a Christian doesn’t mean I don’t get stressed or upset when training doesn’t go well. But even if I have those reactions, I think, ‘I should pray about this.’

Catriona LeMay Doan, Olympic gold medalist

I believe God only gives three answers to prayer: One, yes. Two, not yet. Three, I have something better in mind.

Arthur Caliandro, former senior minister, Marble Collegiate Church, New York City
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