Monthly Archives: October 2023

“Thank God, prayer reaches Him at once—fervent, earnest prayer which arises from hearts which are truly exercised before Him in utter humility and devotion to the glory of God.  Satanic opposition may be, and often is, permitted—but only to the … Continue reading →

“The closer our expectations are confined to God, the higher our expectations may be raised.”  (Matthew Henry; 1662-1714)

“Now, alas, when we look into our own hearts we can scarce see any good at all there, and yet God is pleased to make such an interpretation as to say, It is perfect.  When we look into our own … Continue reading →

 “God is never at cross-purposes with Himself.  No attribute of God is in conflict with another.”  (Aiden Wilson Tozer  1897-1963)

 “The very ground and beginning of faith’s ardent desire, and faith’s courageous determination, is in the clear perception of Jesus in his own person unboundedly victorious over all dangers and over all adverse power.”  (Hugh Martin  1869)

“We no longer hear the voice of God speaking in conscience, but take the custom of the world for our law, submit ourselves to its judgment, strive for its prizes, seek its approval,–in a word, worship the world as our … Continue reading →

“He never tells us that we have come to Him too often, or have asked too much; nay, He always employs His past kindness as an argument to induce us, through trust in His love, to ask for more and … Continue reading →

“Ah, God can answer a cry without any audible speech.  In a moment, He can put ‘gladness into the heart.’”  (Frederic Charles Jennings  1847-1948)

“Envy ever hates the excellency to which it cannot attain.”  (Lehman Strauss, 1911-1997)

“A spirit of grace and supplication is an outpouring of the spirit of God that awakens gracious affections and leads the heart to prayer.”  (Thomas V. Moore  1779-1852)