“This is why I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing?

But when they hand you over, don’t worry about how or what you should speak. For you will be given what to say at that hour,

Now the one sown among the thorns—this is one who hears the word, but the worries of this age and the seduction of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things,

Don’t keep striving for what you should eat and what you should drink, and don’t be anxious.

Were you called while a slave? It should not be a concern to you. But if you can become free, by all means take the opportunity.

casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.

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Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; he divided the people with him into two camps, along with the flocks, cattle, and camels.

“No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman with a broken heart. I haven’t had any wine or beer; I’ve been pouring out my heart before the Lord.

David was in a difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.

King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven,

When he was in distress, he sought the favor of Yahweh his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.

Those who look to Him are radiant with joy;
their faces will never be ashamed.

Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare Your praise.

I complain and groan morning, noon, and night,
and He hears my voice.

Trust in Him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts before Him.
God is our refuge.Selah

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding;

Commit your activities to the Lord,
and your plans will be achieved.

Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and incomprehensible things you do not know.

“Keep asking,

and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you.

He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:

Then He said to His disciples: “Therefore I tell you, don’t worry about your life, what you will eat; or about the body, what you will wear.

Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.

Pray constantly.

Now the end of all things is near; therefore, be serious and disciplined for prayer.

But you, dear friends, as you build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit,

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The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

My dove, in the clefts of the rock,
in the crevices of the cliff,
let me see your face,
let me hear your voice;
for your voice is sweet,
and your face is lovely.

Don’t be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask Him.

General references

Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, his wife, and his female slaves so that they could bear children,

If you wonder: ‘What will we eat in the seventh year if we don’t sow or gather our produce?’

Then Hezekiah prayed to the Lord: