Edward McKendree Bounds Quotes

Jesus taught that perseverance is the essential element in prayer.

We are willing to weather the storm of multiple failures to achieve a goal. We're so convinced in the destination that we are able to let go of the reins and give it to God.

Let us resolve by God's grace, that however poor and feeble our prayers may seem to be, we will pray on.

The only way you can fail is if you stop praying.

When our wagon gets stuck in the mud, God is much more likely to assist the man who gets out to push than the man who merely raises his voice in prayer—no matter how eloquent the oration.

Never let an impossible situation intimidate you. Let it motivate you - to pray more, trust more, expect more.

This wasn't prayer anyway, it was just argument with the gods. Prayer, he suspected as he hoisted himself up and turned for the door, was putting one foot in front of the other. Moving all the same.

All is not done when we have spoken to God by prayer; our petitions are to be pursued with real endeavours.

the world has changed: it did not change without your prayers without your faith without your determination to believe in liberation and kindness; without your dancing through the years that had no beat.

I'm thinking, "What difference will this sermon make in their lives tomorrow? What am I trying to give them that will make a difference?" For example, had to do with the theme that Jesus will not let go of you. He's holding onto you. I talked to them about the disciples and Peter on the night before the crucifixion of Christ - how Jesus said that all of you are going to turn away, but He would be waiting for them in Galilee.

Your career you will only hear the drum of setback but it is time to shine! Whatever situation you have been facing - this is the time you have been praying for to shine, to move, to overcome, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ!

The answer to our prayer may be the echo of our resolve.

If you’re passionate about something then it will definitely work out for you. You should never stop believing in something, and you shouldn’t listen to anyone who tells you otherwise. Never give up on something you love.

Our prayers are heard, not because we are in earnest, not because we suffer, but because Jesus suffered.

We're all capable if we have faith and passion.

We give up too easily. We give up too soon. We quit praying right before the miracle happens.

People who have stuck to their vision and mission no matter what. They inspire me. The people who wake up to non-glamorous lives to continue pushing to do what God has called them to do.

You must ask for God's help. After each failure, ask forgiveness, pick yourself up, and try again.

Never lift. Never stop believing.

My three P's would be pray, pray first. Second, prepare, and then persist.

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

Today we fight. Tomorrow we fight. The day after, we fight. And if this disease plans on whipping us, it better bring a lunch, 'cause it's gonna have a long day doing it.

Whatever our calling, regardless of our fears or anxieties, let us pray and then go and do.

Faith supplies staying power. Anyone can keep going when the going is good, but some extra ingredient is needed to keep you fighting when it seems that everything is against you

And so with that spirit of confidence in our step and with that prayer in our heart, let us now quicken our pace to the victory that awaits us!