Leadership

10 Powerful Prayers from Leaders throughout History

10 Powerful Prayers from Leaders throughout History

"The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays." - Søren Kierkegaard

All throughout history, people have turned to prayer to deal with tests and hardships. Men and women from all walks of life have found comfort, strength and guidance by lifting up their concerns to God.

Here is a collection of 10 prayers that reach for something more. Each reflects a deep desire to not only receive God’s blessings, but to become a blessing to others. And every one of them reminds us that God will make us able and ready to do that. 

Let’s allow these prayers to inspire us to grow in our faith and to live more like Christ.

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