Prayer is a conversation with God: sometimes full of words, sometimes just a whisper or a tear. For many believers, it is where peace begins and hope is renewed.
These prayer quotes were written by our editors to encourage your prayer life, with a section of King James verses about prayer.
Our editor’s top picks
- Prayer is where worry ends and trust begins.
- When you don’t know what to say, just say “help.” God hears.
- Pray first. Then plan, then act.
- Prayer changes things, and it changes us.
- Keep praying. God is still listening.
Short prayer quotes
For captions and journals.
- Pray about it.
- Prayer changes things.
- Keep praying.
- Prayed up.
- Pray more, worry less.
- God hears you.
- Faith, prayer, peace.
- Talk to God.
Quotes about the power of prayer
For encouragement to keep praying.
- Start the day with prayer, and end it the same way.
- Never underestimate a whispered prayer.
- A praying heart is a hopeful heart.
- Some prayers are answered fast, some slow, all with love.
- Prayer doesn’t always change the situation, but it always changes the heart.
- When life is heavy, prayer is where you set it down.
- Every prayer is heard, even the silent ones.
- Prayer turns anxious thoughts into quiet trust.
Quotes about praying for others
For intercession and support.
- I may not be able to fix it, but I can pray.
- Praying for you is my favorite way to love you.
- The best gift you can give someone is a prayer.
- When I don’t know how to help, I pray.
- Lifting you up in prayer today.
- Your name is in my prayers.
- Praying friends are true friends.
- Behind every strong person is someone praying for them.
Quotes about unanswered prayers
For seasons of waiting.
- Sometimes “no” is God’s protection.
- Waiting is not wasted when you’re praying.
- God’s timing is rarely early, never late.
- Unanswered prayers are often redirected blessings.
- Keep praying while you wait.
- God hears the prayer, even when the answer is “not yet.”
- Trust Him with the timing.
- Faith is praying even when you can’t see the answer.
Bible verses about prayer
Exact King James Version wording.
- “Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)
- “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” — Matthew 7:7 (KJV)
- “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” — James 5:16 (KJV)
- “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” — Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV)
- “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” — Philippians 4:6 (KJV)
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How we put this list together: Quotes are original lines or common faith sayings edited by our editors. Bible verses use exact King James Version wording. Written and reviewed by John Moler, editor at Graceful Names. See our editorial policy.
