Lift Up My Eyes
Prayer, of course, is vital to our faith and spiritual life. Therefore, this page is designated for Scriptures and articles of teaching and encouragement on prayer. We plan to add materials on the subject occasionally from Christian writers that can be accessed through the "Lift Up My Eyes" page by highlighting the page at the top. On this main page are Scriptures to remind and encourage us to look to God in prayer and worship each day. This is by no means an exhaustive list of verses, as there are so many references to prayer, teachings on prayer, and examples of prayer in Scripture.
Psalm 121:1-2 "I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth."
Psalm 5:3 (NKJV) "My voice you shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to you, and I will look up."
1 Chronicles 16:11 "Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always."
Matthew 5:44 "But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."
Luke 18:1 "Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up."
Ephesians 6:18 "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."
Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Colossians 4:2 "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."
1 Timothy 2:8 "I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing."
Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."
James 5:16 "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."
