How different our standard is from Christ's. We ask how much a man gives. Christ asks how much he keeps.

We must begin to believe that God, in the mystery of prayer, has entrusted us with a force that can move the Heavenly world, and can bring its power down to earth.

Each time, before you intercede, be quiet first, and worship God in His glory. Think of what He can do, and how He delights to hear the prayers of His redeemed people. Think of your place and privilege in Christ, and expect great things!

Prayer [is] the quiet, persistent living of our life of desire and faith in the presence of our God.

How different our standard is from Christ's. We ask how much a man gives. Christ asks how much he keeps.

The root of all virtue and grace, of all faith and acceptable worship, is that we know that we have nothing but what we receive, and bow in deepest humility to wait upon God for it.

As natural and easy as it has been to be proud, it must become natural for us to be humble.