“First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people. Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger and disputing or quarreling or doubt [in their mind].” 1 Timothy 2:1,8 AMP

“With this in view, we constantly pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of your calling [to faith] and with [His] power fulfill every desire for goodness, and complete [your] every work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you [by what you do], and you in Him, according to the [precious] grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 AMP

“Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in [union with] Him [reflecting His character in the things you do and say – living lives that lewad others away from sin],” Colossians 2:6 AMP

“He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man], Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].” Proverbs 28:9 AMP

“See what an incredible quality of love the Father has  shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.” 1 John 3:1 AMP

“Grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be multiplied to you in the [true, intimate] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.  For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.”   2 Peter 1:2-3 AMP

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “Vanity of vanities! All [that is done without God’s guidance] is vanity [futile, meaningless-a wisp of smoke, a vapor that vanishes, merely chasing the wind].” Ecclesiastes 1:2 AMP

“Now the mind of the flesh is death [both now and forever-because it pursues sin]; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace [the spiritual well-being that comes from walking with God-both now and forever];” Romans 8:6 AMP

“May the Lord direct your heats into the love of God and into the steadfastness and patience of Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5 AMP

“Yes, You are my rock and my fortress; For Your name’s sake You will lead me and guide me.  You will draw me out of the net that they have secretly laid for me, For You are my strength and my stronghold.”  Psalms 31:3-4 AMP