What does scripture teach about prayer?

Here is a biblically grounded answer provided by The Living Word on this topic: [1] Defending the Bible’s Position on Prayer: In their efforts to discredit the Bible, skeptics often attack its teachings concerning prayer. They claim that certain statements made by Jesus regarding prayer can be proven to be inaccurate, and thus all rational people should reject both Jesus and the Bible. Skeptics routinely quote Jesus’ words, “If you ask anything in My name, I… Read More [2] Does Mary Intercede for Christians?: It has been argued that “Mary is the creature closest to God. Moreover, while Christ is the mediator of all grace between God and creation, Mary is the mediator of all grace between Christ and humanity. Consequently, Mary is a powerful intercessor for all who turn to her” (see Zoltan, 1994, emp. added). The Bible… Read More [3] Jesus, a Man of Prayer | Christian Courier: “all things” needful for our heavenward journey (Romans 8:32). Thus, the child of God should pray fervently for Heaven’s blessings. If even Jesus, our perfect Savior, felt an acute need for prayer, how much more should we feel a sense of urgency to use prayer in our lives? Let’s examine Christ and prayer as a model for our worship and service to God. Jesus’ Prayer Life Jesus was certainly taught to pray early in his… Scripture references detected: John 14:14, Matthew 21:22, Colossians 3:17, Matthew 6:14-15, Acts 19:13, Acts 19:14-16, Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 6:10, 1 John 5:14-15, Acts 4:12, Mark 8:33, Genesis 50:20, Deuteronomy 29:29, Matthew 6:8, Psalm 139:1-6, Matthew 7:7, Acts 17:28, 2 Kings 20:1-11, James 1:5-8, Psalm 44:21, James 5:16, 1 Peter 3:10-12, John 9:31, Ezekiel 14:1-4, Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 8:9-25, Matthew 6:5, Luke 18:1, Philippians 1:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Ephesians 6:18, Luke 2:37, Matthew 28:19, Matthew 3:16-17, John 10:30, Acts 5:3-4, Deuteronomy 10:14, 1 Kings 8:27, John 3:13, John 14:1-3, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 23:43, Revelation 20:13, Luke 16:27-31, 1 Timothy 2:5, Matthew 6:9, John 14:13-14, John 16:24, John 16:15, John 2:2-3, John 2:4, Matthew 8:5-13, Deuteronomy 18:10-13, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14, Isaiah 8:19, Luke 1:47, Hebrews 7:25, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, Colossians 1:20, John 19:26-27, 1 Thessalonians 5:25, Hebrews 13:18, Romans 8:32.