“If you do not get an answer to your prayer right away, hang up and dial again!”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Strengthening our inner connection to God strengthens our inner connection to all things.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“You know that prayer can get you into places you can't; prayer changes things. Even better, prayer changes people, and people change things. So go ahead and pray.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“We are endlessly in need of God. And what a wonderful thing that is. For He is full of all that we need, moment by moment, forever and ever.”— Jackie Hill Perry, twitter.com
“This is an exercise of faith I am still learning: How not to rush God, or demand to know *why* I am waiting. I'm learning to simply operate in grateful, diligent faith knowing that if I am a good steward over what I’ve been given, more will come.”— Brittany Packnett, twitter.com
“Prayer is one of the fundamental pillars of thought therapy. It reprograms the mind about what to expect and elevates your consciousness. The ego has very few arguments that can survive the power of an earnest and heartfelt prayer.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“If you are finding yourself stuck in a way of thinking that triggers certain emotional responses ask yourself one simple question: 'What is my prayer?'”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Your awareness of and ability to align with your Source is just one of the many benefits of a conscious, committed prayer practice.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Gospel: Jesus praises the Father for revealing things to 'little children' (νηπίοις). Why does Jesus ask us to be 'childlike'? The best attributes of children are a loving and patient trust in those who care for them, a joy over new things and an attitude of wonder. Be likewise.”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com
“Like the Magi, believers are led by faith to seek God in the most hidden places, knowing that the Lord waits for them there.”— Pope Francis, twitter.com
“Gospel: Today Jesus 'withdraws' with the disciples, to move away from the crowds. At other times Jesus 'withdraws' to pray by himself. All of us, even extroverts, need time for solitude and private prayer. You and I need to connect with God, who often speaks to us in silence.”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com
“It’s the perfect time to return to the basics of your spiritual practice. Meditate more seriously, pray with greater sincerity, and know that you are being guided. This, too, shall pass.”— Jordan Bach, twitter.com
“When you're caught up in fearful thoughts, turn to prayer to allow the loving energy of the Universe to guide your thoughts from littleness and doubt back to love.”— Gabby Bernstein, twitter.com
“Prayer is your guide back to love. There is nothing more powerful than releasing the need to control and relying on a power greater than you to restore your thoughts and energy.”— Gabby Bernstein, twitter.com
“You know that prayer can get you into places you can't; prayer changes things. Even better, prayer changes people, and people change things. So go ahead and pray.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Prayer raises the vibration of your mental and emotional energy, making it possible for you to see what once may have seemed impossible.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Prayers are always answered. The key is to pray with faith, knowing and believing that, what you ask for, you already have!”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Prayer is like planting a seed. Don't dig it up to see how it is doing! Pray for it. Release it by giving thanks.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Releasing our concerns to higher forces is an act of humility. If you have nothing to ask for, praise and thanksgiving are enough.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com