What privilege and command does God give to those who believe?

“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. - Matthew 7:7-8

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1Thessalonians 5:16-18

Whose prayers are acceptable to God?

And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. - John 14:13-14

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. - John 15:7

What should be the content of our prayer?

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. - Philippians 4:6

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.- Psalms 136:1   

Who helps us pray?

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 with groans that words cannot express. - Romans 8:26  

How does God answer prayer?

 
Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. - Isaiah 65:24

Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. - 2Corinthians 12:8-9

For whom should we pray?

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. - 1Timothy 2:1-2

But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, - Matthew 5:44

Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment - Hebrews 9:27

Where should we pray?

I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. - 1Timothy 2:8   

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. - Matthew 6:6

But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. - Luke 5:16

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. - Acts 12:5