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Pray with forgiveness.

Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive your trespasses (Mark 11:25).

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Pray in humility.

The tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast saying, “God, be merciful to me a sinner!” I tell you, this man went down to his house justified . . . he who humbles himself will be exalted (Luke 18:13-14).

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Pray in righteousness.

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers.
(1 Peter 3:12)

 

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Pray in sincerity.

If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins and heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14).

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Pray in faith.

And all things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive (Matthew 21:22).

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Pray in the name of Jesus.

Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you (John 16:23).

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Pray with thanksgiving.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).