Daniel 2:13 - Daniel and his friends prayed passionately for help.Acts 8:22 - We can pray for forgiveness, but we must still perform deeds appropriate to that repentance.Nehemiah prays to God about the desolation of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 1:1-11He praised GodHe showed humilityHe quoted scriptureWhat makes prayer acceptableNo meaningless repitition (Matthew 6:7No praying for show (Matthew 6:5-6Pray with faith (James 1:6 - faith in the one we are praying to, not necessarily in faith that God will always give us whatever we ask.Pray according to God’s will.Persistence in prayer (Luke 18:1-5Times when it is good to pray:Beginning/end of dayWhen blessedWhen facing temptationIn preparation for important momentsWe we are anxious