wrestling all night in prayer

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(05-14-2012 08:39 AM)Papa Bear Wrote:  ....Maybe this (wrestling all night in prayer) is what Jesus was talking about when He said, "And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think they will be heard for their many words....

Serious question Papa Bear - Do you know what verses those are? I am curious. Thanks.

(05-14-2012 08:39 AM)Papa Bear Wrote:  He follows this with a four sentence prayer, and tells us this is how we should pray. Nothing wrong with coming back to Him in prayer time after time, but excessively long prayers or sessions of prayer do not seem to be something He encourages.

Surely you are not talking about the Lord's prayer are you? That would be waaaaay too Catholic.