“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12
“When God has something very great to accomplish for His church, it is His will that there should preceded it, the extraordinary prayers of His people, as is manifest by Ezekiel 36,37, together with the context. And it is revealed that when God is about to accomplish great things for His church, He will begin by remarkably pouring out the spirit of grace and supplication (Zechariah 12.10). I think the people of God in these land would be in the way of their duty to do three times as much fasting and prayer as they do.“ Jonathan Edwards, from his thoughts on Revival, part 5.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6
“The coming revival must begin with a great revival of prayer. It is in the closet, with the door shut, that the sound of abundance of rain will first be heard. An increase of secret prayer with ministers will be the sure harbinger of blessing.” Andrew Murray
“The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.” Proverbs 15:29
“All revival begins, and continues, in the prayer meeting. Some have also called prayer the “great fruit of revival.” In times of revival, thousands may be found on their knees for hours, lifting up their heartfelt cries, with thanksgiving, to heaven.” Henry Blackaby
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14
“God waits for you to communicate with Him. You have instant, direct access to God. God loves mankind so much, and in a very special sense His children, that He has made Himself available to you at all times.” Wesley L. Duewel
“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.” James 5:13