David

“Look at what Colossians 1:16-17 has to say on this attribute of God’s character. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. What is it you worry about most? What are the things that sometimes grip your soul and render you all but useless because you can’t let go of them? By calling on El Elyon, you can begin to trust the One who knows far better how to deal with your yesterdays, your todays, and all your tomorrows. Such absolute confidence can add a whole new dimension to your prayer life as you come before El Elyon, your Most High God.”
― Diane Moody, Confessions of a Prayer Slacker

“You make the call: Abide with Jesus and get to know Him—or go your own way without Him and get toasted. Which will it be? The Lord also gives us a beautiful promise in the next couple of verses of that passage. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. —John 15:7-11, ESV”
― Diane Moody, Confessions of a Prayer Slacker

“John Bunyan once said, “In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” If it’s the desire of your heart to grow in your walk with your Lord and Savior, then you understand prayer must be a purposeful matter of the heart.”
― Diane Moody, Confessions of a Prayer Slacker

“We completely blow it, ignoring the fact that the vineyard will only bear fruit if we take care of the vine. “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you . . . ” The only way we will ever get to know God is by reading His Word. It’s all there. He’s written it all out for us. Everything we ever need to know about the God of the universe—the God who made you and me, the God who is able to provide every answer to every question we will ever have—is right there in the Bible.”
― Diane Moody, Confessions of a Prayer Slacker