Anne Lamott Quotes

Perhaps all the good that ever has come here has come because people prayed it into the world.

People would be surprised if they knew how much in this world was due to prayers.

Praying can make a difference, and it is up to all of us to try that, with faith, and see if it will not support these admirable troops, their spouses, and their families.

At the end of the day, I pray for the best.

If we would talk less and pray more about them, things would be better than they are in the world: at least, we should be better enabled to bear them.

I am here in spirit with you and you are in my prayers. Remember God is with you, and have faith in the fact that this too shall pass.

When God is involved, anything can happen. Be open. Stay that way. God has a beautiful way of bringing good vibrations out of broken chords.

If you pray for bread and bring no basket to carry it, you prove the doubting spirit, which may be the only hindrance to the boon you ask.

I know there are millions of people praying for me, and I strongly believe in prayers.

Prayer irrigates the fields of life with the waters which are stored up in the reservoirs of promise.

Sometimes we ask God for help and God gives us hope, not because it's different, but because it's the same.

Pray to god someone prays for me

Prayer is vastly superior to worry. With worry, we are helpless; with prayer, we are interceding. When I hear sad news, I try to say a prayer for the victims. When I am troubled, I will say a prayer that asks for relief for myself and for all those who suffer as I do. When I am concerned about my relatives or friends I say a short prayer to myself - "May they be happy and free of suffering."

In all states of dilemma or of difficulty, prayer is an available source. The ship of prayer may sail through all temptations, doubts and fears, straight up to the throne of God; and though she may be outward bound with only griefs, and groans, and sighs, she shall return freighted with a wealth of blessings!

Each prayer is like a seed that gets planted in the ground. It disappears for a season, but it eventually bears fruit that blesses future generations. In fact, our prayers bear fruit forever.

Blessed are those who believe when there is no evidence of an answer to prayer.

First comes the sweat. Then comes the beauty if you're very lucky and have said your prayers.

Intercessory prayer is exceedingly prevalent. What wonders it has wrought! The Word of God teems with its marvelous deeds. Believer, thou hast a mighty engine in thy hand, use it well, use it constantly, use it with faith, and thou shalt surely be a benefactor to thy brethren.

When I go to bed, I ask God to give me one more day tomorrow. When I get it, I'm excited and grateful.

I’m saying a prayer. Maybe you ought to, too. It’s going to take us a miracle to get through this.” Whether he was serious or not, Claire sent the prayer up toward heaven, and she thought the others did, too. So it seemed kind of miraculous when the doorbell rang. “At least they’re getting more polite when they try to kill us,” Shane said.

Whatever situation you're in: Send love, place it in God's hands, open your heart to everyone involved - and it will turn out miraculously.

We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.

You are only one prayer away from a dream fulfilled, a promise kept, or a miracle performed.

I looked up at the dark sky and prayed to God for a better break in life and a better chance to do something for the little people I loved.