Quotations: On Prayer

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"Praying is not about getting God to give us what we want; it is about learning to want what God wants to give. And he is not out to make us rich or powerful or successful. God is certainly not out to help us get our own way in everything. He wants to make us more like Jesus. The prayer life of a mature disciple reflects a desire to receive from God those good gifts that will help him or her reflect Jesus' heart and actions more clearly, combined with the confidence that God will answer such prayers."
David A. DeSilva
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  1. hopeApril 13, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Thanks for sharing this! It is very convicting.

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  2. The Waldbeser FamilyApril 16, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    Oh, thank you so much for sharing this! Such a beautiful calling we have ~ I have so much to learn.

    Thank you for the encouragement!

    God bless you, richly ~

    Love, en

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  3. AnonymousApril 17, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    AMEN, sisters! That is really cool and convicting, (like Hope said). Your guys' blog really inspires me and I love getting on it and just reading the amazing stuff youg guys have to say! Thanks girls!
    Love,
    Makenzee

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  4. KaylaMay 14, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    I must agree with Hope, Nikki and Makenzee. We do have oh, so much to learn. :) Thanks for the encouragemnet. I always feel encouraged from you girls' blogs. Its like this is my little world, where I can be who i am and Im not gonna get weird notes like on Facebook! Thank you girls! And thank you to the girls who comment on these. Its nice to chat with fellow sisters in Christ!

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  5. Flecia4ChristMay 15, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    AMEN AMEN AMEN AND AMEN!

    God Bless,
    Felcia

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