Prayer Quotes

“God is not distant. He is attentive. He hears every prayer, welcomes every tear, and responds with divine wisdom. Jesus taught that if even flawed earthly parents know how to give good gifts to their children, “how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” (Matthew 7:11). So when we begin our prayers with “Our Father,”
― David R. Clark, Prayer: The Art of Actually Talking to God

“Even imperfect prayers are heard and helped by the Spirit. Jesus’s invitation is simple: go to your quiet place, shut the door, and speak with your Father. That’s where the power of prayer begins.”
― David R. Clark, Prayer: The Art of Actually Talking to God

“Jesus taught that the Father already knows our needs before we ask (Matthew 6:8). Prayer, then, is not to inform God—but to invite Him into our lives. It is how we align our will with His and draw nearer to Him.”
― David R. Clark, Prayer: The Art of Actually Talking to God