Scripture

1. Matthew 6:9 ^[1]

   Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. (ESV)
2. Luke 11:13 ^[1]

   If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (ESV)
3. Romans 8:15 ^[1]

   For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” (ESV)
4. Acts 12:5 ^[1]

   So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. (ESV)
5. 1 Timothy 2:1–3 ^[1]

   Pray for All People 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. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, (ESV)