"And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words."

— Matthew 6:7

"do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."

— Philippians 4:6

"Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words."

— Romans 8:26

"Trust in him at all times, O people pour out your heart before him God is a refuge for us. Selah"

— Psalm 62:8