Gangster Prayer Quotes

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). This is such an extremely popular verse, one that is quoted regularly, but I want you to take a look at what needs to be included with our requests to the Lord—“with thanksgiving.” This verse may be preached until the kingdom comes, but the “with thanksgiving” part is rarely emphasized the way it should be.”
― Autumn Miles, Gangster Prayer: Relentlessly Pursuing God with Passion and Great Expectation

“To protect ourselves, however, the only weapons that are recorded here are the “sword of Spirit,” which is the Word of God (v. 17), and then we are told, “With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints” (v. 18).”
― Autumn Miles, Gangster Prayer: Relentlessly Pursuing God with Passion and Great Expectation

“These two things are how we fight. You cannot fight evil by your church attendance, you cannot fight evil with a large social media following, you cannot fight evil by being best buddies with your pastor, and you cannot fight evil by following all the religious rules. You war against evil—and win!—with the Word of God and by praying in the Spirit.”
― Autumn Miles, Gangster Prayer: Relentlessly Pursuing God with Passion and Great Expectation

“The Word says, “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6 NKJV). God is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. When faith is our foundation in prayer, He responds to our requests.”
― Autumn Miles, Gangster Prayer: Relentlessly Pursuing God with Passion and Great Expectation

“2 Chronicles 7:13–14, “If… My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face… then I will hear from heaven… and will heal their land.”
― Autumn Miles, Gangster Prayer: Relentlessly Pursuing God with Passion and Great Expectation