“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” – Matthew 6:3-4

All the great prayers in the Bible are not requests, they are affirmations. Think of the Lord’s Prayer. It goes, “Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses.” It doesn’t say please can we have some food, and it doesn’t say please can we be forgiven. It merely affirms that these things are ready to happen already, and by faithfully assuming that they will, we make it so.” – James Redfield, The Secret of Shambhala

“But seek first his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

The Bible finds us where we are, and with our permission, will take us where we ought to go.” – Father Pius Edwin Sammut

“Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your stand of measure, it will be measured to you.” – Matthew 7:1-2

“Whoever has gratitude will be given more, and he or she will have an abundance. Whoever does not have gratitude, even what he or she has will be taken from him or her.” – Gospel of Matthew

“What things soever you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them.” – Mark 11:24

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank Him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.” – Phil. 4:6-7 TLB

“But when I am afraid, I will put my confidence in you. Yes, I will trust the promises of God. And since I am trusting Him, what can mere man do to me? “- Ps. 56:3-4 TLB

“Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble and prayerful ways.” – Rom. 12:12 TLB