34 Top Bible Verses-How To Pray …

The pastor is passionate about his sermon topic…

“Never,” he says…

His voice rising as he repeats the word…

“Never…”

What is so urgent that we must NOT do?

“Never,” he says one more time…

“Never say that children’s prayer…”

What children’s prayer is he talking about?

You know the one…

Now I lay me down to sleep…

I pray the LORD my soul to keep…

If I should die before I wake…

I pray the LORD my soul to take…

Why should we not pray that prayer?

“You are no longer a child,” says the pastor…”

“You are more sophisticated than a child…”

“You know more about God than a child knows…”

“You are grown up…”

“So pray like a grown-up,” says the pastor”

I listen and my prideful self agrees…

But I wonder…

What do we leave behind when we abandon our childish ways?

Do we leave behind our wonder?

Our awe?

Our certainty that we need help?

Is it childish to stand before the God of the universe in total awe?

To know that before Him we are weak?

To know that in this life…

And in the next…

We are dependent on Him alone?

Praying like a child?

Maybe it’s not such a bad place to start our prayer life…

After all, what did Jesus say about who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

…“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3-4

Want to know what the Bible says about how to pray?

Consider these 34 Top Bible Verses-How To Pray …

Matthew 6:5-15

“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. …

1 Timothy 2:1-2  

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

1 John 5:14

And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.

John 14:13

Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

James 5:16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

John 15:7

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!

Luke 18:1

And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.

Ephesians 6:18

Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Romans 12:12

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Colossians 4:2

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

James 4:3

You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

2 Chronicles 7:14

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

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

Psalm 145:18

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Matthew 26:41

Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Romans 8:26

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

Hebrews 4:16

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

1 John 3:22

And whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Mark 11:25

And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

Psalm 66:18

If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.

Psalm 66:17

I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue.

Luke 11:9

And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Psalm 18:6

In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.

Luke 6:27-28

“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

Proverbs 28:9

If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination

James 5:13

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.

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