How to pray

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• Matthew 6:6

  But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

• James 5:16

  Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

• Romans 8:26

  Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:17

  Pray without ceasing.

• Matthew 6:9–13

  After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. …

• Philippians 4:6

  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

• Matthew 6:7

  But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

• Mark 11:24

  Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

• Ephesians 6:18

  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

• 1 John 5:14

  And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

• 1 Timothy 2:8

  I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

• John 15:7

  If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

• James 4:3

  Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

• Matthew 6:7–9

  But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

• Psalms 145:18

  The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

• Mark 1:35

  And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

• 1 John 1:9

  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

• Hebrews 4:16

  Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

• Philippians 4:6–7

  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

• Colossians 4:2

  Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

• Matthew 26:41

  Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

• Hebrews 5:7

  Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;

• 1 Chronicles 16:11

  Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.

• 2 Chronicles 7:14

  If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

• Luke 11:1

  And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

• 1 Timothy 2:1–2

  I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

• Matthew 5:44

  But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

• Luke 6:12

  And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

• Romans 12:12

  Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

• Jeremiah 33:3

  Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

• Luke 18:1

  And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

• James 1:5

  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

• Jeremiah 29:12

  Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

• Matthew 6:9

  After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

• Matthew 6:5–8

  And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. …

• Luke 23:34

  Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

• 1 John 5:14–15

  And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

• Matthew 26:42

  He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

• Luke 11:1–54

  And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. …

• Luke 22:32

  But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.