Prayers

And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.

And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then the LORD answered the prayers on behalf of the land, and the plague upon Israel was halted.

And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.

Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.

O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)

Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered.

Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.

O LORD God of Hosts, how long will Your anger smolder against the prayers of Your people?

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.

And the LORD will strike Egypt with a plague; He will strike them but heal them. They will turn to the LORD, and He will hear their prayers and heal them.

So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary.

They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.

…in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you.

…as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

…as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

…because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—

The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers.

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,

In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne.

And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.