I knew God wanted to do much more...and he would, if we provided good soil in which he could work. Jim Cymbala More Quotes by Jim Cymbala More Quotes From Jim Cymbala Prayer begets Revival, which begets more prayer. Jim Cymbala revivalbegetsprayer The main thing that God asks for is our attention. Jim Cymbala asksattention Trouble is one of God's great servants because it reminds us how much we continually need the Lord. Jim Cymbala troublechristianneeds 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 voicehelpinghands I despair at the thought that my life might slip by without God showing Himself mighty in my life. Jim Cymbala without-goddespairmight 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 readingdwellingprayer To be a Christian, you can’t go with the flow. You have to go by the Word of God. Jim Cymbala word-of-godflowchristian 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 christianattentionpeople 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 keyscitiesnames 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 anointingchurchpeople 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 religiouschristianjesus 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 churchrealprayer 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 churchdoenumbers The apostles had this instinct: When in trouble, pray. When intimidated, pray. When challenged, pray. When persecuted, pray! Jim Cymbala instincttroublepraying 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 effortprayerheart I have discovered an astonishing truth. God is attracted to weaknesses. Jim Cymbala astonishingweakness The fact that we were created to enjoy God and to worship him forever is etched upon our souls Jim Cymbala soulchristianforever 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-todayissuesprayer 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 prayerfatherjesus Jesus called fishermen, not graduates of rabbinical schools. The main requirement was to be natural and sincere. Jim Cymbala requirementsschooljesus
