The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy...
“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if...
''My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace...