John of Kronstadt
It is necessary to rouse the heart to pray, otherwise it will become quite dry. The attributes of prayer must be: love of God, sincerity, and simplicity.
http://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/johnkr_e.htm
James I (J. I.) Packer
Nothing can alter the character of God. In the course of a human life, tastes and outlook and temper may change radically: a kin, equable man may turn bitter and crotchety: a man of good-will may grow cynical and callous. But nothing of this sort happens to the Creator. He never becomes less truthful, or merciful, or just, or good, than He used to be. The character of God is today, and always will be, exactly what it was in Bible times.
http://www.founders.org/FJ16/interview.html
Samuel Johnson
He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.
http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/20.html
J. S. Bach
Speak tenderly to them. Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting. Always have a cheerful smile. Don't only give your care, but give your heart as well.
http://www.jsbach.org/
Matilda Nordtvedt
There's much more for me included in Christ's salvation than merely a paid ticket to heaven. There is victory over present circumstances if I am willing to accept it.
Gerald May
Love finds no steady home in psychological health. I am sure God wants us to be whole and healthy in every way possible, but love neither depends upon these things nor ends with them. In fact, blessings sometimes come through brokenness that could never come in any other way.
http://www.metanoia.org/martha/writing/geraldmay2.htm
Andrew A Bonar
O brother, pray; in spite of Satan, pray; spend hours in prayer; rather neglect friends than not pray; rather fast, and lose breakfast, dinner, tea, and supper - and sleep too - than not pray. And we must not talk about prayer, we must pray in right earnest. The Lord is near. He comes softly while the virgin slumbers.
http://www.newblehome.co.uk/bonar/
Author Unknown
Some Christians spend the first six days of each week sowing their wild oats, then they go to church on Sunday and pray for a crop failure.
Katherine Walden
http://katherinewalden.com
George MacDonald
Anything big enough to occupy our minds is big enough to hang a prayer on.
http://www.george-macdonald.com/