A. J. Jacobs Quotes

We are on the side of religion as opposed to religions, and we are among those who believe in the wretched inadequacy of sermons and the sublimity of prayer.

For many people religion can be so easy they stumble right over it.

The first thing I do when I start my day is, I get down on my hands and knees and give thanks to God. Whenever I go outside of my house, the first thing I do is stop at the church.

I say three prayers every night to make sure that God knows I thank him so much.

Religion's in the heart, not in the knees.

I was always spiritual, even as a child. I was taught to pray, show gratitude. We had an attitude of gratitude. Even if life was ugly, bad or sad - we prayed.

The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank.

You don't necessarily have to be religious to pray.

I'm thankful I have my faith.

I went to church as a boy, and then I quite quickly stepped away from religion. But I remained fascinated by the need people have for religion.

Spirituality is complicated. I do not belong to any particular religious group, but I have profound respect for people who devote their lives to faith.

I have a very strong connection with God, very strong sense of my faith.

I'm so grateful to the Lord.

God has blessed me with the gift of cheerfulness.

I think religion is a gateway for spiritual awakening.

I pretty much always feel gratitude. I thank God throughout the day.

The most important thing in my life is Christ.

Piety sometimes gives birth to scruples, and faith to superstition, when they are not directed by wisdom and knowledge.

Let us thank God for having called us to His holy faith. It is a great gift, and the number of those who thank God for it is small.

Let me recommend that periodically you and I offer a prayer in which we only give thanks and express gratitude. Ask for nothing; simply let our souls rejoice and strive to communicate appreciation with all the energy of our hearts.

Give thanks to the most high.

Memories are small prayers to God, if we believed in that sort of thing.

A lot of people always use the term, 'I'm so blessed.' Most of it they believe is true.

Come take a look at one of the oldest human urges- religion. After all, the only thing that makes us screwier is sex.

I guess that's the business of devotees - to make you think of God.