All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray.

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray. Simon and his companions went to look for Him, and when they found Him, they said, “Everyone is looking for You!” But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.”

I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.

I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.

This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.

The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me,

Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. . . .