For further study and reflection, here are some central passages of Scripture dealing with prayer:
- Pray. (Matthew 7:7-8; Philippians 4:6-7; James 4:2.)
- Pray in the will of God. (James 4:13-17; 1 John 5:4.)
- Pray in faith. (Mark 11:22-24; James 1:6; 1 John 5:15)
- Pray specifically. (Mark 10:51; Luke 6:12-13; 2 Corinthians 12:8.)
- Pray with thanksgiving. Philippians 1:3-4; Colossians 1:3-4; Hebrews 13:15.)
- Pray in the Spirit. (Romans 8:26; Ephesians 6:18; Jude 1:20.)
- Pray with other believers. (Acts 1:14; 2:42; Romans 15:30; James 5:16)
- Pray often. (1 Chronicles 16:11; Luke 18:1; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17.)
- Pray unashamedly. (Luke 11:5-10.)
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