Prayer

Prayer: the last refuge of a scoundrel. -Lisa Simpson * [Patriotism is "...." ] -Samuel Johnson * http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071102174318AAZJYte

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV1984) 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. **** Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. **** Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ****

James 5:17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.

2 Corinthians 13:9 We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is for your perfection.

Luke 20:47 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely.”

Matthew 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray:  “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come,  your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

Mark 14:36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”