Scripture

1. Matthew 6:9 ^[1]

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

   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 ^[2]

   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. Isaiah 64:9 ^[3]

   Be not so terribly angry, O LORD, and remember not iniquity forever. Behold, please look, we are all your people. (ESV)
5. Psalm 123:1 ^[4]

   Our Eyes Look to the LORD Our God A Song of Ascents. To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! (ESV)
6. Lamentations 3:41 ^[4]

   Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven: (ESV)
7. Isaiah 63:15–16 ^[5]

   Prayer for Mercy Look down from heaven and see, from your holy and beautiful habitation. Where are your zeal and your might? The stirring of your inner parts and your compassion are held back from me. For you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us, and Israel does not acknowledge us; you, O LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. (ESV)
8. Nehemiah 1:4–6 ^[5]

   Nehemiah’s Prayer As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. And I said, “O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father’s house have sinned. (ESV)
9. Acts 12:5 ^[6]

   So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. (ESV)