"Missionary work without prayer is weak and ineffective, but prayer without action is hypocritical. We must kneel down to seek God's power, and then set our feet firmly on the ground to reach those lost souls."
— Griffith John
Source: On the Power of Chinese Missionaries
Prayer, mission, action, hypocrisy
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"The success or failure of ministry does not depend on the quantity of work done, but on the depth of prayer. Prayer is the primary duty of Christians and the secret to the success of all ministry."
— William Chalmers Burns
Source: Biography of Bin Huilian
Prayer, Duty, Ministry
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"Prayer is not about demanding that God do things our way, but about discovering God's will under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and asking Him to give us the strength to contribute our small share to that great plan."
— Frederick William Baller
Source: China Mainland Association Monthly
Prayer, Holy Spirit, strength, plan
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"Do not view prayer as a heavy burden, but as a privilege to draw upon the resources of the Kingdom of Heaven. You are speaking to an extremely wealthy Father; do not go with an empty bowl, but with a vessel of gratitude."
— James Outram Fraser
Source: The Practice of Prayer
Prayer, privilege, Kingdom of Heaven, Father, thanksgiving
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