We are to pray for all things tending to the glory of God,a the welfare of the church,b our ownc or others good;d but not for anything that is unlawful.e
For what things are we to pray?
We are to pray for all things tending to the glory of God,a the welfare of the church,b our ownc or others good;d but not for anything that is unlawful.e
a. Matthew 6:9
Matthew 6:9
6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
6:9 So then, this is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
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b. Psalms 51:18; 122:6
Psalm 51:18
51:18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
51:18 In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalm 122:6
122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you prosper.
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c. Matthew 7:11
Matthew 7:11
7:11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
7:11 So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!
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d. Psalm 125:4
Psalm 125:4
125:4 Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
125:4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.
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e. 1 John 5:14
1 John 5:14
5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
5:14 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
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