Prayer

From The City of God by Saint Augustine
Prayer is the believer's communion with God—taught and modeled by Christ, marked by faith, persistence, humility, and confidence that God hears and answers according to His will.
Matthew 6:9-13

The Lord's Prayer—the model prayer Christ gave His disciples.

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Philippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication... let your requests be made known unto God.
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1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
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James 5:13-18

Effectual fervent prayer of righteous man availeth much; Elijah as example.

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Matthew 7:7-11

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find.

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1 John 5:14-15

If we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.

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Luke 18:1-8

Parable of the persistent widow—men ought always to pray, and not to faint.

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Matthew 6:5-8

Pray in secret, not as hypocrites; use not vain repetitions.

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John 14:13-14

Whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do.

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Romans 8:26-27

The Spirit helpeth our infirmities, making intercession with groanings.

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Hebrews 4:16

Come boldly unto the throne of grace.

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Mark 11:24

What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them.

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Matthew 26:36-44

Jesus in Gethsemane: 'Not as I will, but as thou wilt.'

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2 Chronicles 7:14

If my people humble themselves and pray... I will heal their land.

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