Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Luke 18:13-14
Meanwhile the tax-gatherer stood at a distance, not venturing even 'to raise his eyes to Heaven'; but he kept striking his breast and saying 'O God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'
Romans 8:26
So, also, the Spirit supports us in our weakness. We do not even know how to pray as we should; but the Spirit himself pleads for us in sighs that can find no utterance.
Ephesians 2:18
For it is through him that we, the Jews and the Gentiles, united in the one Spirit, are now able to approach the Father.
Ephesians 3:12
And in union with him, and through our trust in him, we find courage to approach God with confidence.
James 1:16-17
Do not be deceived, my dear Brothers.
James 4:6
No; the gift that God gives is for a nobler end; and that is why it is said--'God is opposed to the haughty, but gives help to the humble.'
James 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And his ears are attentive to their prayers, But the face of the Lord is set against those who do wrong.'
1 Peter 5:5
Again, you younger men should show deference to the older. And all of you should put on the badge of humility in mutual service, for 'God is opposed to the proud, but gives his help to the humble.'
Acts 4:24-31
All who heard their story, moved by a common impulse, raised their voices to God in prayer: "O Sovereign Lord, it is you who has 'made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything that is in them,'
Acts 12:5-19
So Peter was kept in prison, but meanwhile the prayers of the Church were being earnestly offered to God on his behalf.