#praying

I come from a family of very devout, praying people. That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldn't be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind. ↗

— Mos Def

#chief concern #come #concern #denominational #devout

Praying privately in churches, I began to discover that heaven was my true home and also that it was here and now, woven into this life. ↗

— Lionel Blue

#began #churches #discover #heaven #here

Well, you know what, I'm 60 years old, and I've been interested in politics since I was on my daddy's knee. During the 1948 election, we were praying for Truman. I know a lot about politics. ↗

— Roger Ebert

#been #daddy #during #election #i

Praying can make a difference, and it is up to all of us to try that, with faith, and see if it will not support these admirable troops, their spouses, and their families. ↗

— Michael Enzi

#difference #faith #families #make #make a difference

I spent every day just praying that I didn't look like a big dork on camera. ↗

— Lara Flynn Boyle

#camera #day #dork #every #every day

It's been a difficult thing because some great opportunities have come and I've just been holding my breath and praying... I'm basically gambling hoping something will come along this season and if not, I don't know what the future holds. ↗

— Charisma Carpenter

#basically #because #been #breath #come

The only times I'm consistent about praying are when I'm on an airplane or when an ambulance goes by. ↗

— China Chow

#airplane #ambulance #consistent #goes #i

I'm praying that was my one little dip in the cancer pool. I hope never to have to revisit that, but I learned a lot, I'm cancer free with a bright and hopeful future. ↗

— Julie Gold

#cancer #dip #free #future #hope

Dear God," said Nudge under her breath, "I want real parents. But I want them to want me too. I want them to love me. I already love them. Please see what you can do. Thanks very much. Love, Nudge." Okay, so I'm not saying we were pros at this or anything. (Max thoughts) ↗

— James Patterson

#desire #funny #god #humor #learning

I have not placed reading before praying because I regard it more important, but because, in order to pray aright, we must understand what we are praying for. ↗

— Angelina Grimke

#because #before #i #important #more