The lesson that we can learn from King Asa's life is that we must never stop seeking the Lord. We never outgrow the need for his help. We must never stop relying upon God in prayer.

In 2 Chronicles 7 we find God's instruction for the healing of a nation. It provides us with a pattern for how to pray for a nation.

King David's beautiful prayer in 1 Chronicles 29 teaches us about God, ourselves, and material wealth. It is a wonderful prayer to study when we think about our giving. 

King Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings focuses on the greatness of God and requests salvation from God. God then speaks through the prophet Isaiah to let Hezekiah know He has heard the king's prayer. God used Hezekiah's prayer to bring about his purpose. 

The prophet Elijah went through a period of feeling depressed and discouraged. However, God reminded Elijah that he is not alone and then give him meaningful work. When we feel isolated we should go to God's Word first and foremost so that we can hear from Him.

Elijah's prayers affected an entire nation. James reminds us that Elijah was only human—just like us. If we have been made righteous through faith in Jesus, our prayers, like Elijah's, can have great power as they are working.

Those of us who have put our faith in Jesus Christ have a  much better promise than praying toward a place. We pray not to place, but because of a person—Jesus Christ.

God approved of Solomon's prayer because he focused on God's steadfast love, was humble before the Lord, and asked for wisdom to be able to do God's will. 

It is important that we take a humble assessment of ourselves before we approach God prayer. We should focus on the greatness of God and the fulfillment of His will. We can then request blessing upon our family.

King David seemed to be quick to pray and wait upon God for guidance. This is a contrast with King Saul who was quick to take matters into his own hands.