1 Timothy 2:1

that they may bring sweet-smelling sacrifices near to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

‘Seek the peace of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to Yahweh on its behalf; for in its peace you will have peace.’

praying at all times with all prayer and petition in the Spirit, and to this end, being on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Now she who is a widow indeed and who has been left alone, has fixed her hope on God and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.

Exhortation to Prayer