26 Prayer Quotes - Page 2

Find encouragement in these prayer quotes about trusting God, finding strength, and making time to pray. Whether you are facing a difficult day or giving thanks for your blessings, prayer can help you draw closer to Him.

Sometimes we wonder if our prayers are heard, especially when answers do not come as quickly as we hope. These words remind us to keep praying, to trust God’s timing, and to remember that even a short prayer can bring comfort. You may also be uplifted by our Poems About Prayers.

Updated October 9, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.

Making Time for Prayer

Prayer does not need to be complicated. We can turn to God at the beginning of the day and in every moment that follows.

Prayer is the asking, in that faith, knowing it will come to thee.
Leonora Milliken Boss, What Is Faith and What Is Prayer?

Remember no matter the challenges you face you have a purpose, you have a place - start your day, take time to pray
Catherine Pulsifer, Focus On The Day

This is to pray, with honest heart, and purpose true, — "Thy kingdom come."
Helen G. Rice, Thy Kingdom Come

I center my focus on Jesus to whom all my pain is revealed. He promised not to forsake me, He said all my prayers will be heard; I trust His judgment completely; I fervently heed to His Word.
Greta Zwaan, Being Complaint

...the prayer the Lord has taught, which o'er our souls a rest has brought, will fill those souls with peace and love, and fix their gaze on Heaven above!
Caleb Davis Bradlee, The Lord's Prayer

Prayer in Difficult Times

When worries weigh on us, these words encourage us to seek strength and comfort through prayer.

When ceaseless toil has hushed your song of gladness, and you have grown almost too tired to pray..... ease the burdens of each trying day: “This, too, shall pass away."
Lanta Wilson Smith, This Too, Shall Pass Away

For prayer can bring some sunshine into the darkest day
Unknown, The Peoples Prayer

I realize my error, I've tried to swim alone, but God, please be my Lifeguard and bring me safely home.
Greta Zwaan, Swimming Upstream, Alone

With God a day is like a thousand years. So as we pray about our fears trust in Him and His timing too - He knows better than we do.
Catherine Pulsifer, God's Time

When the trials seem too great and you've nowhere you can turn, Jesus opens up the avenue of prayer.
Greta Zwaan, Jesus, A Friend

Is your life too busy to spare.....one moment a day in prayer?
Unknown, A Message Of Love

Knee deep in sorrow, an' knee deep in care. still keep on hopin' an' whisper your prayer
Edgar A. Guest, A Song

He is my trust and my comfort; God hears and answers my prayers.
Greta Zwaan, Questions

Praying With Faith and Trust

We may not always understand God’s answers, but prayer helps us continue in faith.

It may be I'm old-fashioned, but it seems to me to-day we're too much bent on having fun to take the time to pray
Edgar A. Guest

Christmas is a time to pray giving thanks for the day.
Catherine Pulsifer, A Time

I want to be like Jesus, so frequently in prayer; alone upon the mountain top, He met his Father there.
W. Meynell Whittemore, Like Jesus

If we don't demonstrate a love for our fellow man, if we don't demonstrate a caring for others then we need to pray to God to help us, to open our hearts so that we love each other.
Catherine Pulsifer

There are times when we pray and we can't understand why our prayers are not answered. However, we must learn to trust God as He knows what is best.
Author Unknown

The prayers I thought unanswered once, were answered in God's own best way. To-day, aye! even this very hour is the best time I ever knew.
Phoebe Cary, Reconciled

Prayer is the signature of the soul on the correspondence with our Creator.
William Arthur Ward, Thoughts On Prayer

Thankful Prayers and Peace

Prayer is also a time to give thanks, remember those we love, and find peace in God’s care.

Father in heaven....let me draw near to you - I ask that you hear my prayer - I know your promises are true
Kate Summers, Draw Near To You

Give thanks in prayer for what God has so graciously given where a "good night" actually translates to experiencing a good night through the grace of God
Byron Pulsifer

How sweet when hearts their fullness tell in the words of that loving prayer; "Good-bye! good-bye!" - May God be nigh
John Imrie

Prayer is the prelude to peace
William Arthur Ward, Prayer Is

When doubt and danger weighed me down, then pleading all for me. It was a fervent prayer to Heaven that bent my mother's knee.
Samuel Lover, My Mother's Knee

Trust in God, going to Him in prayer will result in a peace that is like no other. With God in our lives, our hope lives!
Byron Pulsifer

Conclusion

These prayer quotes remind us that we can speak with God in every season of life. Whether we are thankful, worried, or waiting for an answer, prayer helps us remember that we do not have to face each day alone.

May you find time to pray today, even if it is only for a moment. Trust God with what is on your heart, and let your faith guide you through whatever lies ahead.

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