Too often we try to use God to change our circumstance, when God is trying to use our circumstance to change us.
Nicky GumbelBe thankful for every day. Learn from mistakes. Don't dwell on regrets. Forgive with love. Gain strength from every struggle.
Nicky GumbelWe are very good judges for the mistakes of others, but very good defence lawyers for our own mistakes.
Nicky GumbelIt doesn't really matter so much what the words are I don't think - maybe if you're a real expert in prayer you could do it through silence. But I think sometimes it helps to express it and to know you're expressing it to God. Paul talked about praying with your spirit and that's basically what it is, it's expressing what you feel deep down in a language which God gives you.
Nicky Gumbel