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Pleasant Words from the Gospel

he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who
doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
That man should not think he will receive anything from the

Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
(James, 1:5-8)

Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not
doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but
also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the
sea,' and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive what-
ever you ask for in prayer." (Matthew, 21:21-22)

In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy be-
cause of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until

now. (Philippians, 1:4-5)

... I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,
because I hear about your faith in the Jesus and your love for
all the saints [those who devote themselves to God]. I pray that
you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have
a full understanding of every good thing... (Philemon, 1:4:6)

They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the
women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
(Acts, 1:14)

Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us
which of these two You have chosen to take over this apostolic
ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs." (Acts, 1:24-25)

With many other words he [Peter] warned them; and he plead-
ed with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation."
... And about three thousand were added to their number that

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