HERE ARE MOST BIBLE REFERENCES TO PRAYER Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41

Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all who belong to you will die.” Genesis 20:7

Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelek, his wife and his female slaves so they could have children again, Genesis 20:17

Then he prayed, “Lord, God of my master Abraham, make me successful today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. Genesis 24:12

Before he had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milkah, who was the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor. Genesis 24:15

Before I finished praying in my heart, Rebekah came out, with her jar on her shoulder. She went down to the spring and drew water, and I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’ Genesis 24:45

Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was childless. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. Genesis 25:21

Then Jacob prayed, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, Lord, you who said to me, ‘Go back to your country and your relatives, and I will make you prosper,’ Genesis 32:9

Save me, I pray, from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid he will come and attack me, and also the mothers with their children. Genesis 32:11

Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Pray to the Lord to take the frogs away from me and my people, and I will let your people go to offer sacrifices to the Lord.” Exodus 8:8

Moses said to Pharaoh, “I leave to you the honor of setting the time for me to pray for you and your officials and your people that you and your houses may be rid of the frogs, except for those that remain in the Nile.” Exodus 8:9

Pharaoh said, “I will let you go to offer sacrifices to the Lord your God in the wilderness, but you must not go very far. Now pray for me.” Exodus 8:28

Moses answered, “As soon as I leave you, I will pray to the Lord, and tomorrow the flies will leave Pharaoh and his officials and his people. Only let Pharaoh be sure that he does not act deceitfully again by not letting the people go to offer sacrifices to the Lord.” Exodus 8:29

Then Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the Lord, Exodus 8:30

Pray to the Lord, for we have had enough thunder and hail. I will let you go; you don’t have to stay any longer.” Exodus 9:28

Moses replied, “When I have gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands in prayer to the Lord. The thunder will stop and there will be no more hail, so you may know that the earth is the Lord’s. Exodus 9:29

Now forgive my sin once more and pray to the Lord your God to take this deadly plague away from me.” Exodus 10:17

Moses then left Pharaoh and prayed to the Lord. Exodus 10:18

When the people cried out to Moses, he prayed to the Lord and the fire died down. Numbers 11:2

People came to Moses and said, “We sinned when we spoke against the Lord and you. Pray that the Lord will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses prayed for the people. Numbers 21:7

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What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? Deuteronomy 4:7

And the Lord was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him, but at that time I prayed for Aaron too. Deuteronomy 9:20

I prayed to the Lord and said, “Sovereign Lord, do not destroy your people, your own inheritance that you redeemed by your great power and brought out of Egypt with a mighty hand.

Deuteronomy 9:26

Then Manoah prayed to the Lord: “Pardon your servant, Lord. I beg you to let the man of God you sent to us come again to teach us how to bring up the boy who is to be born.” Judges 13:8

Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.”

Judges 16:28

In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. 1 Samuel 1:10

As she kept on praying to the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. 1 Samuel 1:12

Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk. 1 Samuel 1:13

Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.” 1 Samuel 1:16

She said to him, “Pardon me, my lord. As surely as you live, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the Lord. 1 Samuel 1:26

I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. 1 Samuel 1:27

Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. 1 Samuel 2:1

Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, “May the Lord give you children by this woman to take the place of the one she prayed for and gave to the Lord.” Then they would go home.

1 Samuel 2:20

But when they said, “Give us a king to lead us,” this displeased Samuel; so he prayed to the Lord. 1 Samuel 8:6

The people all said to Samuel, “Pray to the Lord your God for your servants so that we will not die, for we have added to all our other sins the evil of asking for a king.” 1 Samuel 12:19

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 1 Samuel 12:23

Then Saul prayed to the Lord, the God of Israel, “Why have you not answered your servant today? If the fault is in me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim, but if the men of Israel are at fault, respond with Thummim.” 1 Samuel 14:41

“Lord Almighty, God of Israel, you have revealed this to your servant, saying, ‘I will build a house for you.’ So your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to you. 2 Samuel 7:27

Now David had been told, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Lord, turn Ahithophel’s counsel into foolishness.” 2 Samuel 15:31

They buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish, at Zela in Benjamin, and did everything the king commanded. After that, God answered prayer in behalf of the land. 2 Samuel 21:14

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David built an altar to the Lord…. Then the Lord answered his prayer in behalf of the land, and the plague on Israel was stopped. 2 Samuel 24:25

[Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication] Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven 1 Kings 8:22

Give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy, Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day. 1 Kings 8:28

May your eyes be open toward this temple…this place of which you said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that you will hear the prayer your servant prays toward this place. 1 Kings 8:29

Hear the supplication of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. Hear from heaven, your dwelling place, and when you hear, forgive. 1 Kings 8:30

When your people Israel have been defeated by an enemy because they have sinned against you, and when they turn back to you and give praise to your name, praying and making supplication to you in this temple, 1 Kings 8:33

When the heavens are shut up and there is no rain because your people have sinned against you, and when they pray toward this place and give praise to your name and turn from their sin because you have afflicted them, 1 Kings 8:35

When a prayer or plea is made by anyone among your people Israel—being aware of the afflictions of their own hearts, and spreading out their hands toward this temple— 1 Kings 8:38

They will hear of your great name and your mighty hand and your outstretched arm—when they come and pray toward this temple, 1 Kings 8:42

When your people go to war…wherever you send them, and when they pray to the Lord toward the city you have chosen and the temple I have built for your Name, 1 Kings 8:44

Hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and uphold their cause. 1 Kings 8:45

If they turn back to you with all their heart and soul in the land of their enemies who took them captive, and pray to you toward the land you gave their ancestors, toward the city you have chosen and the temple I have built for your Name; 1 Kings 8:48

From heaven, your dwelling place, hear their praye…, and uphold their cause. 1 Kings 8:49

When Solomon had finished all these prayers and supplications to the Lord, he rose from before the altar of the Lord, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven. 1 Kings 8:54

And may these words of mine, which I have prayed before the Lord, be near to the Lord our God day and night, that he may uphold the cause of his servant and the cause of his people Israel according to each day’s need, 1 Kings 8:59

The Lord said to him: “I have heard the prayer and plea you have made before me; I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting my Name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there. 1 Kings 9:3

Then the king said to the man of God, “Intercede with the Lord your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.” So the man of God interceded with the Lord, and the king’s hand was restored and became as it was before. 1 Kings 13:6

At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: “Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. 1 Kings 18:36

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While he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, he came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” 1 Kings 19:4

He went in, shut the door on the two of them and prayed to the Lord. 2 Kings 4:33

Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw…. 2 Kings 6:17

As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike this army with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked. 2 Kings 6:18

It may be that the Lord your God will hear all the words of the field commander,…sent to ridicule the living God, and that he will rebuke him for the words the Lord your God has heard. Therefore pray for the remnant that still survives.” 2 Kings 19:4

[Hezekiah’s Prayer] Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the temple of the Lord and spread it out before the Lord. 2 Kings 19:14

Hezekiah prayed…: “Lord, the God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth. 2 Kings 19:15

Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria. 2 Kings 19:20

Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, 2 Kings 20:2

This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. 2 Kings 20:5

They were helped in fighting them, and God delivered the Hagrites and all their allies into their hands, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. 1 Chronicles 5:20

[David’s Prayer] Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: “Who am I, Lord God, and what is my family that you have brought me this far?” 1 Chronicles 17:16

You, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him. So your servant has found courage to pray to you. 1 Chronicles 17:25

[David’s Prayer] David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, “Praise be to you, Lord, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” 1 Chronicles 29:10

[Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication] Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands. 2 Chronicles 6:12

Lord my God, give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence. 2 Chronicles 6:19

May you hear the prayer your servant prays toward this place. Hear the supplications of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. Hear from heaven, your dwelling place; and when you hear, forgive. 2 Chronicles 6:20-21

When…they turn back and give praise to your name, praying and making supplication before you in this temple, then hear from heaven and forgive the sin of your people Israel and bring them back to the land you gave to them and their ancestors. 2 Chronicles 6:24-25

When a prayer or plea is made by anyone among your people Israel—being aware of their afflictions and pains, and spreading out their hands toward this temple— 2 Chronicles 6:29

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When your people go to war against their enemies, wherever you send them, and when they pray to you toward this city you have chosen and the temple I have built for your Name, then hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and uphold their cause. 2 Chronicles 6:34-35

If they turn back to you with all their heart and soul in the land of their captivity where they were taken, and pray….then from heaven…, hear their prayer and their pleas, and uphold their cause. And forgive your people, who have sinned against you. “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. 2 Chronicles 6:38-40

Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. 2 Chronicles 6:40

When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. 2 Chronicles 7:1

The Lord appeared … and said: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple for sacrifices. 2 Chronicles 7:12

My eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. 2 Chronicles 7:15

The priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them, for their prayer reached heaven, his holy dwelling place. 2 Chronicles 30:27

The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to heaven about this. 2 Chronicles 32:20

The events of Manasseh’s reign, including his prayer to his God …are written in the annals of the kings of Israel. His prayer and how God was moved by his entreaty, as well as all his sins and unfaithfulness,…—all these are written in the records of the seers. 2 Chronicles 33:18-19

So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer. Ezra 8:23

While Ezra was praying and confessing, weeping and throwing himself down before the house of God, a large crowd of Israelites…gathered around him. They too wept bitterly. Ezra 10:1

[Nehemiah’s prayer] When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Nehemiah 1:4

Let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against you. Nehemiah 1:6

Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Nehemiah 1:11

The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, Nehemiah 2:4

But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat. Nehemiah 4:9

They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.” But I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.” Nehemiah 6:9

Mattaniah…the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer. Nehemiah 11:17

My hands have been free of violence and my prayer is pure. Job 16:17

What would we gain by praying to him?’ Job 21:15

You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows. Job 22:27

That person can pray to God and find favor with him, they will see God’s face and shout for joy; he will restore them to full well-being. Job 33:26

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My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. You have not spoken the truth about me, as my servant Job has.” Job 42:8

So Eliphaz…did what the Lord told them; and the Lord accepted Job’s prayer. Job 42:9After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. Job 42:10

Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1

Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. Psalm 5:2

The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. Psalm 6:9

Hear me, Lord, my plea is just; listen to my cry. Hear my prayer— it does not rise from deceitful lips. Psalm 17:1

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Psalm 17:6

Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. Psalm 32:6

Hear my prayer, Lord, listen to my cry for help; do not be deaf to my weeping. I dwell with you as a foreigner, a stranger, as all my ancestors were. Psalm 39:12

By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me- a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 42:8

Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. Psalm 54:2

Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea; Psalm 55:1

Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. Psalm 61:1

You who answer prayer, to you all people will come. Psalm 65:2

God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Psalm 66:19

Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! Psalm 66:20

But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. Psalm 69:13

May people ever pray for him and bless him all day long. Psalm 72:15

This concludes the prayers of David son of Jesse. Psalm 72:20

Lord God Almighty, [does] your anger smolder against the prayers of your people? Psalm 80:4

Hear my prayer, Lord God Almighty; listen to me, God of Jacob. Psalm 84:8

Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Psalm 86:1

Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. Psalm 86:6

May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry. Psalm 88:2

But I cry to you for help, Lord; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Psalm 88:13

Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Psalm 102:1

He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea. Psalm 102:17

In return for my friendship they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. Psalm 109:4

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When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayers condemn him. Psalm 109:7

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. Psalm 122:6

May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. Psalm 141:2

Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers. Psalm 141:5

Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. Psalm 143:1

People curse …who hoard…, but pray God’s blessing on the one willing to sell. Proverbs 11:26

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. Proverbs 15:8

The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29

If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable. Proverbs 28:9

Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers! Proverbs 31:2

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood! Isaiah 1:15

When Moab appears at her high place, she only wears herself out; when she goes to her shrine to pray, it is to no avail. Isaiah 16:12

Lord, they came to you in their distress; when you disciplined them, they could barely whisper a prayer. Isaiah 26:16

It may be that the Lord your God will hear the words of the field commander, whom his master, the king of Assyria, has sent to ridicule the living God, and that he will rebuke him for the words the Lord your God has heard. Therefore pray for the remnant that still survives.” Isaiah 37:4

Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the temple of the Lord and spread it out before the Lord. And Hezekiah prayed to the Lord: Isaiah 37:15

Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you have prayed to me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria. Isaiah 37:21

Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord. Isaiah 38:2

This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will add fifteen years to your life. Isaiah 38:5

From the rest he makes a god, his idol; he bows down to it and worships. He prays to it and says, “Save me! You are my god!” Isaiah 44:17

Gather together and come; assemble, you fugitives from the nations. Ignorant are those who carry about idols of wood, who pray to gods that cannot save. Isaiah 45:20

These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer…; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” Isaiah 56:7

Do not be angry beyond measure, Lord; do not remember our sins forever. Oh, look on us, we pray, for we are all your people. Isaiah 64:9

So do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them; do not plead with me, for I will not listen to you. Jeremiah 7:16

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Do not pray for this people or offer any plea or petition for them, because I will not listen when they call to me in the time of their distress. Jeremiah 11:14

Then the Lord said to me, “Do not pray for the well-being of this people. Jeremiah 14:11

Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Jeremiah 29:7

Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12

They will come with weeping; they will pray as I bring them back. I will lead them beside streams of water on a level path where they will not stumble,… Jeremiah 31:9

After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord: Jeremiah 32:16

King Zedekiah, however, sent [some] to Jeremiah the prophet with this message: “Please pray to the Lord our God for us.” Jeremiah 37:3

Jeremiah the prophet and said…, “Please hear our petition and pray to the Lord your God for this entire remnant…. though we were once many, now only a few are left. Jeremiah 42:2

Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.” Jeremiah 42:3

“I have heard you,” replied Jeremiah…“I will certainly pray to the Lord your God as you have requested; I will tell you everything the Lord says and will keep nothing back from you.” Jeremiah 42:4

You made a fatal mistake when you sent me to the Lord your God and said, ‘Pray to the Lord our God for us; tell us everything he says and we will do it.’ Jeremiah 42:20

Even when I call out or cry for help, he shuts out my prayer. Lamentations 3:8

You have covered yourself with a cloud so that no prayer can get through. Lamentations 3:44

[Many] have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or human being during the next thirty days, except to you, Your Majesty, shall be thrown into the lions’ den. Daniel 6:7

Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Then these men…found Daniel praying and asking God for help. So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: “Did you not publish a decree that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human being except to you, Your Majesty, would be thrown into the lions’ den?” The king answered, “The decree stands—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” Then they said to the king, “Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, Your Majesty, or to the decree you put in writing. He still prays three times a day.” Daniel 6:10-13

I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: “Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments. Daniel 9:3-4

Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Daniel 9:17

While I was speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel and making my request to the Lord my God for his holy hill…. Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. Daniel 920-:21

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As soon as you began to pray, a word went out, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Therefore, consider the word and understand the vision: Daniel 9:23

From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. Jonah 2:1

When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. Jonah 2:7

[Jonah] prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? Jonah 4:2

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:44

When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing …to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:5-7, 9

[Jesus] went … by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, Matthew 14:23

People brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. Matthew 19:13

“It is written,” [Jesus] said…“‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” Matthew 21:13

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Matthew 21:22

Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath. Matthew 24:20

Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36Going a little farther, [Jesus] fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39

[Jesus] went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.” Matthew 26:42

[Jesus] went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing. Matthew 26:44

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35

[Jesus] went up on a mountainside to pray. Mark 6:46

[Jesus] replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” Mark 9:29

And as [Jesus] taught them… “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Mark 11:17

Therefore I [Jesus] tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11:24-25

They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.” Mark 12:40

Pray that this will not take place in winter, Mark 13:18

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[At] a place called Gethsemane, Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” Mark 14:32

[Jesus] fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. Mark 14:35

Pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Mark 14:38

Once more [Jesus] went away and prayed the same thing. Mark 14:39

When the time for the burning of incense came, all…worshipers were praying outside. Luke 1:10

But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. Luke 1:13

A widow until she was eighty-four…. never left the temple but [was] fasting and praying. Luke 2:37

When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened Luke 3:21

Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16

They said to [Jesus] , “John’s disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking.” Luke 5:33

Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. Luke 6:12

Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:28

Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” Luke 9:18

Jesus …took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. Luke 9:28

As [Jesus] was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Luke 9:29

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Luke 11:1-2

Jesus told his disciples …that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1

Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. Luke 18:10

The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. Luke 18:11

“It is written,” [Jesus] said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Luke 19:46

They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.” Luke 20:47

Always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:36

But I [Jesus] have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32

[Jesus said], “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, Luke 22:40-41

And being in anguish, [Jesus] prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them

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asleep, exhausted from sorrow. “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” Luke 22:44-46

[Jesus] looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. John 17:1

I [Jesus] pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. John 17:9

My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. John 17:15

My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, John 17:20

When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it. John 18:1

They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 1:14

They prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which two you have chosen Acts 1:24

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship,…and to prayer. Acts 2:42

Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer….Acts 3:1

When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them. Acts 4:24

After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4:31

Give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” Acts 6:4

They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. Acts 6:6

While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Acts 7:59

They prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, Acts 8:15

Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord in the hope that he may forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. Acts 8:22

Simon said, “Pray to the Lord for me so that nothing you have said may happen to me.” Acts 8:24

The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. Acts 9:11

Peter…got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. Acts 9:40

[Cornelius] and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God. Acts 10:2, 4

About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. Acts 10:9

Cornelius [said] : “Three days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor. Acts 10:31

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I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision. I saw something like a large sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came down to where I was. Acts 11:5

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Acts 12:5

When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying. Acts 12:12

So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. Acts 13:3

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. Acts 14:23

On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. Acts 16:13

Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. Acts 16:16

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Acts 16:25

When Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. Acts 20:36

When it was time to leave, we left and continued on our way. All of them, including wives and children, accompanied us out of the city, and there on the beach we knelt to pray. Acts 21:5

When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance Acts 22:17

Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” Acts 26:29

Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight. Acts 27:29

His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. Acts 28:8

In my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you. Romans 1:10

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26

Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. Romans 10:1

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12

I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. Romans 15:30

Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people there. Romans 15:31

Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. 1 Corinthians 7:5

Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. 1 Corinthians 11:4

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But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is the same as having her head shaved. 1 Corinthians 11:5

Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? 1 Corinthians 11:13

For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say. 1 Corinthians 14:13

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. 1 Corinthians 14:14

I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding. 1 Corinthians 14:15

You help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. 2 Corinthians 1:11

And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 2 Corinthians 9:14

Pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that people see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed. 2 Corinthians 13:7

We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored. 2 Corinthians 13:9

I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:16

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. Ephesians 1:18

For this reason I kneel before the Father - I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, and pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Ephesians 3:14, 16-20

In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy Philippians 1:4

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. Philippians 1:9

I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. Philippians 1:19

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you. Colossians 1:3

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. Colossians 1:9

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Colossians 4:3

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Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Colossians 4:4

[Epaphras] is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. Colossians 4:12

We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 1 Thessalonians 1:2

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith. 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Brothers and sisters, pray for us. 1 Thessalonians 5:25

With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. 2 Thessalonians 1:11

We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:12

As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Pray that we may be delivered from wicked evil people, for not everyone has faith. 2 Thessalonians 3:2

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 1 Timothy 2:1

I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 1 Timothy 2:8

Everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. 1 Timothy 4:4-5

The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help. 1 Timothy 5:5

Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 2 Timothy 1:3

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers. Philemon 1:4

I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Philemon 1:6

…I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers. Philemon 1:22

[Jesus] offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Hebrews 5:7

Pray for us. Hebrews 13:18

I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon. Hebrews 13:19

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. James 5:13

Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He

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prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. James 5:14-18

Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12

The end of all things is near…. Be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 1 Peter 4:7

If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that. 1 John 5:16

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John 1:2

[Build] yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit. Jude 1:20

…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 God’s people. Revelation 5:8

Another angel…. was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all God’s people, on the golden altar in front of the throne. The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God’s people, went up before God from the angel’s hand. Revelation 8:3-4

If you would like a copy of this document sent you as an attachment to an email sent to you kindly make your request by emailing it to:

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On the following page you will see how a gracious Lord brought me by the power of His love from an erratic life to one where He can use me in answer to prayer by the power of His Presence to reach others for the purpose of having them know Him.

It is through your prayers that you also will be a person fulfilled beyond measure as you are used for His purpose and glory. Continue to pray daily in solitude as you both speak to and listen to your loving Lord and Savior.

God bless you.

Document Compiled ByGordon WoodJanuary 2016

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Rev. Dr. Gordon M. WoodPhone: 978-692-0262 | Email: gordon.wood369@gmail.com | Website: www.ReturnMinistries.org

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Grew up on a farm, was a hunter, horseback rider, and more.

Producer/Director of TV for CBS affiliate, directing news, children’s programs, and more.

Character “Abernathy” for 3 years on a daily hour long “The Three Stooges” TV program.

Auditioned on stage of Broadway’s 45th Street Theater for Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows and won the leading role (J. Pierpont Finch) in the most award winning Broadway Musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” (the national road company); and in the process met with Rudy Valle, Charles Nelson Riley and Robert Morse.

Directed and produced stage productions, and held leading roles including musicals.

Finance Researcher for Dun & Bradstreet visiting & collecting financial information from businesses in the greater New York City area (Manhattan, Bronx, and Brooklyn).

Investigator of accidents for Allstate Insurance Company throughout Westchester County, NY.

Director of Management Development for Honeywell’s worldwide computer company.

Consultant to major USA corporations, offering council and workshops to upper management regarding the selection and development of leaders.

Advisor/Consultant to Unites States Navy at both Naval War College (NWC) and Pentagon, working closely with Admiral John Hayward, president of NWC after he commanded the carrier task force, which included the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise , and the Antisubmarine Warfare Force, Pacific Fleet.

Developed and directed an innovative weekly event (The Apogee) to take city kids off the streets of New York suburban areas, and it got an unsolicited full-page spread in the New York Daily Times, as well as attention nationally and international by others wanting to follow the same pattern.

Undercover role into organized crime to discover who was committing specific murders. The cover was eventually blown, life threatened, and the contribution included in a book (The North Avenue Irregulars), and made into major motion picture by Walt Disney Studios.

College Instructor at Assumption College (Worcester, MA) teaching management courses.

Studied for pilot’s license, flew light plane; attended jump school & learned to parachute from plane..

Received Master’s Degree (Master of Divinity - MDiv), and Doctorate Degree (Doctor of Ministry – DMin) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

As ordained clergy served as pastor of churches in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Massachusetts.

As a pastor hosted a live, hour-long, weekly TV program (Act and Re-Act) with live audience, each program featuring a nationally known person who came as a guest to be interviewed by me.

Missionary in Haitian Village of Petite Port Margot to assist building a hospital.

Served in Prison Ministry at Greenfield House of Corrections in (Greenfield, MA).

Had Chaplain Ministry at Beverly Hospital (Beverly, MA).

Was God’s instrument through which miraculous healings of others occurred.

Developed “Return Ministries” designed to provide healing and a service to troubled churches. More information can be found at www.ReturnMinistries.org.

Suffer from Cerebral Popcorn (unending thoughts/ideas), and USOH (Uncontrollable Sense Of Humor).

Above all else am married to Paula, a most wonderful wonder woman, and we have two grown and married daughters and their families nearby.

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