Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.
Luke 18:13-14
"But the tax-gatherer, standing far back, would not so much as lift his eyes to Heaven, but kept beating his breast and saying, "'O God, be reconciled to me, sinner that I am.'
Romans 8:26
In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness; for we do not know what prayers to offer nor in what way to offer them. But the Spirit Himself pleads for us in yearnings that can find no words,
Ephesians 2:18
because it is through Him that Jews and Gentiles alike have access through one Spirit to the Father.
Ephesians 3:12
in whom we have this bold and confident access through our faith in Him.
James 1:16-17
Do not be deceived, my dearly-loved brethren.
James 4:6
But He gives more abundant grace, as is implied in His saying, "God sets Himself against the haughty, but to the lowly He gives grace."
James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are open to their supplication; but the face of the Lord is set against evil-doers."
1 Peter 5:5
In the same way you younger men must submit to your elders; and all of you must gird yourselves with humility towards one another, for God sets Himself against the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
Acts 4:24-31
And they, upon hearing the story, all lifted up their voices to God and said, "O Sovereign Lord, it is Thou who didst make Heaven and earth and sea, and all that is in them,
Acts 12:5-19
So Peter was kept in prison; but long and fervent prayer was offered to God by the Church on his behalf.