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What does the Bible say about trusting in prayer?

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The Bible teaches that believers may approach God in prayer with trusting faith, resting not in their own certainty but in his faithful character, wise providence, and gracious promises in Christ. Jesus calls his disciples to pray believing, while submitting to God rather than treating prayer as a means of controlling him (Mark 11:24; John 15:7). Philippians 4:6 directs anxious hearts to bring every need to God with thanksgiving, receiving his guarding peace. Faith honestly admits weakness, as in the father's cry, "I believe; help my unbelief" (Mark 9:24). Hebrews 11:6 assures us that God welcomes those who draw near through faith, and Psalm 28:7 celebrates the Lord as the strength and shield of his people.

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  • Mark 11:24

    Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them.

  • Philippians 4:6

    In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

  • John 15:7

    If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.

  • Mark 9:24

    Immediately the father of the child cried out with tears, "I believe. Help my unbelief!"

  • Psalms 112:7

    He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.

  • Hebrews 11:1

    Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

  • Psalms 91:1-16

    [1] He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say of Yahweh, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust." [3] For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, And from the deadly pestilence. [4] He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart. [5] You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day; [6] Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday. [7] A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it will not come near you. [8] You will only look with your eyes, And see the recompense of the wicked. [9] Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, And the Most High your dwelling place, [10] No evil shall happen to you, Neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. [11] For he will give his angels charge over you, To guard you in all your ways. [12] They will bear you up in their hands, So that you won't dash your foot against a stone. [13] You will tread on the lion and cobra. You will trample the young lion and the serpent underfoot. [14] "Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name. [15] He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him. [16] I will satisfy him with long life, And show him my salvation."

  • Psalms 28:7

    Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.

  • Hebrews 11:6

    Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

  • Mark 5:36

    But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Don't be afraid, only believe."

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