Prayer is an amazing, but often disregarded gift from God.

It is a open line with the King of all Kings, and a way for Him to get us to see things in a different perspective.

Unfortunately, we get easily distracted or discouraged and forget to indulge in this gift.

Thankfully, we have the Word of God to remind us, at all times, of the amazing power and need for prayers.

Here are 10 times the Bible encourages us to use this wonderful gift.

1. 1 John 5:15; "And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."

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2. 1 Chronicles 16:11; "Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always."

3. 2 Chronicles 7:14; "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 I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

4. Jeremiah 29:12; "Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."

5. James 5:13; "Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise."

6. Mark 11:24; "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."

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7. Matthew 6:7; "And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words."

8. Luke 11:2-4; "He said to them, “When you pray, say: “ ‘Father,hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.And lead us not into temptation.’ ”

9. Luke 18:1; "Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up."

10. Romans 8:26; "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans."

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Remember, not seeing results, does not mean things are not God is answering your prayers.

After all, He has promised to do exceedingly, above all that you could ever ask for!

Do you believe in prayers?