- Matthew 26.41 (NIV):
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.
- Luke 22.40 (NIV):
On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.”
- Acts 7.59 (NIV):
While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
- Romans 12.12 (NIV):
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 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 saints.
- Colossians 4.2 (NIV):
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
- 1 Timothy 2.8 (NIV):
I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.
- James 5.13-16 (NIV):
Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he 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 man is powerful and effective.
Reflections Along the Journey 