Every time we open the Bible, let's stop and pray, whether for fifteen seconds or fifteen minutes, asking the Spirit to teach us. When I read the Bible, I want God to talk to my soul. Jim Cymbala More Quotes by Jim Cymbala More Quotes From Jim Cymbala The main thing that God asks for is our attention. Jim Cymbala asks attention Trouble is one of God's great servants because it reminds us how much we continually need the Lord. Jim Cymbala trouble christian needs God is not aloof. He is not disconnected. He says continually through the centuries, I’ll help you, I really will. When you don’t know where to turn, then turn to me. When you’re ready to throw up your hands - throw them up to me. Put your voice behind them too, and I’ll come and help you. Jim Cymbala voice helping hands I despair at the thought that my life might slip by without God showing Himself mighty in my life. Jim Cymbala without-god despair might The Bible does say, "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations." Preaching, music, the reading of the Word-these things are fine-but they must never override prayer as the defining mark of God's dwelling. Jim Cymbala reading dwelling prayer To be a Christian, you can’t go with the flow. You have to go by the Word of God. Jim Cymbala word-of-god flow christian People pay attention when they see that God actually changes persons and sets them free. When a new Christian stands up and tells how God has revolutionized his or her life, no one dozes off. When someone is healed or released from a life-controlling bondage, everyone takes notice. Jim Cymbala christian attention people The work of God can only be carried on by the power of God. The key is not $, organization, cleverness or education. No matter the society or culture, the city or town, God has never lacked the power to work through available people to glorify his name. Jim Cymbala keys cities names God nowhere asks anyone to have a large church. He only calls us to do his work, proclaiming his Word to people he loves under anointing power of the Holy Spirit to produce results that only he can bring about. Jim Cymbala anointing church people For all of us involved in preaching the gospel, performing music, publishing Christian materials, and all the rest, there is an uncomfortable message here: Jesus is not terribly impressed with religious commercialism Jim Cymbala religious christian jesus The reason "other churches" don't grow: "Jim, the truth is, I couldn't have a real prayer meeting in my church. I'd be embarrassed at the smallness of the crowd..." Jim Cymbala church real prayer The Bible does not say we should aim at numbers but rather urges us faithfully to proclaim God's message in the boldness of the Holy Spirit. This will build God's church God's way. Jim Cymbala church doe numbers The apostles had this instinct: When in trouble, pray. When intimidated, pray. When challenged, pray. When persecuted, pray! Jim Cymbala instinct trouble praying The devil is not terribly frightened of our human efforts and credentials. But he knows his kingdom will be damaged when we begin to lift up our hearts to God. Jim Cymbala effort prayer heart I have discovered an astonishing truth. God is attracted to weaknesses. Jim Cymbala astonishing weakness The fact that we were created to enjoy God and to worship him forever is etched upon our souls Jim Cymbala soul christian forever In too many churches today, people don't see manifestations of God's power in answer to fervent praying. Instead, they hear arguments about theological issues that few people care about. Jim Cymbala church-today issues prayer The first century money changers were in the temple, but they didn't have the spirit of the temple... They were out of sync with the whole purpose of the Lord's house. "The atmosphere of my Father's house," Jesus seemed to say, "is to be prayer. The aroma around my Father must be that of people opening their hearts in worship and supplication. This is not a place to make a buck. This is a house for calling on the Lord. Jim Cymbala prayer father jesus Jesus called fishermen, not graduates of rabbinical schools. The main requirement was to be natural and sincere. Jim Cymbala requirements school jesus Oh, how we need to wake up to the fact that the Holy Spirit’s blessing and power is the key to everything. Jim Cymbala keys blessing needs
