Prayer is more like listening than anything else—being quiet in God's presence, waiting on God until we know what to do. –David Roper, author
A quiet morning with a loving God puts the events of the upcoming day into proper perspective.—Janette Oke
Tuck this thought away: Never in eternity will we want to walk up to Jesus and say, "I surely wish you had answered my prayer differently."—Blaine Allen
God still draws near to us in the ordinary, commonplace, everyday experiences and places. . . . He comes in surprising ways.—Henry Gariepy
The secret of the mystery is: God is always greater. No matter how great we think Him to be, His love is always greater.—Brennan Manning
Nothing takes God by surprise. He knows the future and can therefore guide us through its trackless ways.—W. T. Purkiser
May God give us a pure heart so we may see Him; a humble heart so we may hear Him; a loving heart so we may serve Him; a faithful heart so we may live Him.—Dag Hammarskjold
Wherever you are, be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.—Jim Elliot
Our circumstances are not an accurate reflection of God's goodness. Whether life is good or bad, God's goodness, rooted in His character, is the same.—Helen Grace Lescheid
Happiness depends on happenings; joy depends on Christ. –Anonymous
The Bible is the only book whose Author is always present when one reads it. –Author Unknown
The next time you find yourself alone in a dark alley facing the undeniables of life, don't cover them with a blanket, or ignore them with a nervous grin. Instead, stand still, whisper His name, and listen. He is nearer than you think. –Max Lucado, author and preacher
