What does the Bible say about the power of prayer?
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The Bible teaches that prayer is a God-given means by which believers draw near to him, receive peace and help, and see his purposes accomplished according to his wise will. Jesus calls his disciples to pray in faith and in his name, while abiding in him and seeking his glory (Mark 11:24; John 14:13-14; John 15:7). God hears the prayers of those who ask according to his will and keeps his commands (1 John 5:14-15; 1 John 3:22). Prayer includes confession, intercession, thanksgiving, and persistent dependence on God (James 5:16; Ephesians 6:18). In Philippians 4:6-7 and Matthew 6:9-13, believers bring every need to their heavenly Father, trusting his provision, forgiveness, and peace.
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- Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them.
- James 5:16
Confess your offenses to one another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effective, earnest prayer of a righteous man is powerfully effective.
- Philippians 4:6-7
[6] In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- Ephesians 6:18
with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:
- John 14:13-14
[13] Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. [14] If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it.
- 1 John 5:14-15
[14] This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. [15] And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.
- John 15:7
If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.
- 1 John 3:22
and whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
- 1 John 5:14
This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.
- Matthew 6:9-13
[9] Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. [10] Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. [11] Give us today our daily bread. [12] Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. [13] Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.'
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