Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.
The neglect of prayer is a grand hindrance to holiness.
We think of prayer as a preparation for work, or a calm after having done work, whereas prayer is the essential work.
Prayer is not just getting ready for Christian service. Prayer is Christian service.
Whatever opposes prayer opposes the whole work of ministry.
Dear children in Jesus Christ, prayer is absolutely necessary.
It is impossible to overstate the need for prayer in the fabric of family life.