Prayer
“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24
He (mankind) shall pray to god, and He will delight in him, He shall see His face with joy, for He restores to man His (God’s) righteousness. Job 33:26
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.
Psalm 18:3
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things (clothing, food, drink as necessities of life) will be provided. Matt.6:28,30,31,33
Pray for the will of God the Father to be done. Matt.6:10
Prayer encouraged to raise-up ministers and evangelists. Matt.9:36-38, Luke 10:2
If you abide in Christ, you* will ask what you desire and it shall be done. John 15:7 *(You is in the plural form written to the church. They were to pray collectively for God’s will, the needs of the church (and it’s members) and the spiritual guidance of all to draw all closer to God and salvation.)
Ask for (real, true) needs in faith without wavering. James 1:6-7
Pray according to God’s will to be heard and receive what is asked. 1 John 5:14,15
Ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened. God does not give bad gifts. Matt.7:7-1, Mark 11:24, Luke 11:11, Gen.6:5 & 8:21
God does not hear our prayers when we have regard (respect) for the iniquity in our heart.
Psalms 66:18
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. Proverbs 15:8
Prayers for our own pleasures (instead of God’s) will not be answered. James 4:3, Matt.6:19,20 Pray for wisdom. James 1:5
Pray in faith and forgive others (to be heard) and receive miracles. Matt.11:23-26 Pray in faith without doubting. James 1:6,7
Have church elders and righteous believers pray, in faith, and anoint the sick with holy oil to be healed. A prayer of faith will also allow God to forgive sins. Confess trespasses (to church leaders) for healing. James 5:14-16
Desire (and pray for) Spiritual gifts including prophecy. 1Cor.14:1-4,12
Pray in secret, without vain repetitions, to be blessed openly by God. Matt.6:6-7, 2 Kings 4:33, Luke 6:5-8, Ecclesiastes 5:2
Lord’s prayer given to the Deciples. (Which includes all followers) Matt 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4 Pray for those who spitefully use you. Luke 6:28
The Spirit also helps in our weaknesses, for we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26
Husbands give honor to your wife, as a weaker vessel, that your prayers may not be hindered.
1st Peter 3:7
Pray always persistently crying out to God, through the Spirit, for favor and mercy, and including prayer for all the saints. Eph.6:18
Pray humbly and earnestly as intercessors, and giving thanks for, for all men (and women).
1 Timothy 2:1-2
Pray without ceasing, giving thanks for everything. Do not quench the Holy Spirit. Respect prophesies. Test all things, holding onto that which is good. Abstain from every form of evil. 1Thes.5:17 -22
Pray to help those suffering & sing psalms when you are happy. James 5:13
Pray for church leaders that God will give them bold words to proclaim Christ’s teachings. Eph.6:19, Col.4:3 That Christ’s words may spread swiftly and be glorified. 2Thes.3:1 That God will protect other believers from unreasonable and wicked men. 2Thes.3:2
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Col.4:2
Pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 1 Timothy 2:8
“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3