We all know that prayer is important – it’s how we petition the Almighty God with our requests. And the sheer fact that He hears us, and wants to hear from us, is incredible.
If we really knew and understood just how incredible this is, we would be praying all of the time. Which is probably why Paul tells us to pray…all of the time.
So here are some of my favorite prayer Bible verses and quotes to get us inspired to pray! At the bottom of this post, you’ll find printable four memory verse cards on prayer. If you want to read a devotional on prayer, click here.
Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
To get nations back on their feet, we must first get down on our knees.
Billy Graham
“Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be performed, but rather as a privilege to be enjoyed, a rare delight that is always revealing some new beauty.”
E.M. Bounds
“God shapes the world by prayer. The more praying there is in the world the better the world will be, the mightier the forces against evil.”
Mother Theresa
“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.”
Martin Luther
“Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” – Corrie ten Boom
Corrie Ten Boom
Some more prayer resources:
Elizabeth Thompson‘s article “When It’s Okay to Tell God What You Want”
Inspired Motherhood’s 10 Scriptures to Pray Over Your Family
The Modern Mary’s War Room Prayers for Your Marriage
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