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James Bryan Smith Author, Theologian
Praying

"When we pray for the Spirit, we are not praying for an answer; we are praying for God to enter us, to fill us with his presence, his thoughts, and his words."

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George Bernard Shaw Playwright, Critic
Praying

"Here there is no hope, and consequently no duty, no work, nothing to be gained by praying, nothing to be lost by doing what you like. Hell, in short, is a place where you have nothing to do but amuse yourself."

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Mother Teresa Missionary, Nun
Praying

"The family that prays together stays together, and if they stay together they will love one another as God has loved each one of them. And works of love are always works of peace."

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Mother Teresa Missionary, Nun
Praying

"We do our work for Jesus and with Jesus. It's not a matter of praying some times and working others. We pray the work."

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Barnabe Rich Writer
Praying

"There are three things that are not to be credited: a woman when she weeps, a merchant when he swears, nor a drunkard when he prays."

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Anne Lamott Author, Essayist
Praying

"I've seen prayers answered. But often, in my experiences, if you get what you pray for, you've really shortchanged yourself."

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Ralph Martin Author
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"Charismatics have seen pictures of Pope Francis when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires praying and asking Protestant pastors to pray for him. His friendship towards the charismatic renewal is there."

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