Before Jesus sent out the disciples to take the message of the gospel to all nations, He assured them of His promise to send the Holy Spirit. That promise motivated them to continue with one accord in prayer (Acts 1:14). God's promises are provided to stir us and inspire us to pray. Those precious promises—there are hundreds throughout the Bible—show us things God has purposed and wants us to ask for, just as He wanted His disciples to ask for the Holy Spirit so they would have power for ministry. These golden promises teach us about how to pray, and they build our faith.
THANK YOU, FATHER, for the promises in Your word. May they be incentives for me to continue in prayer so that Your will may be accomplished and Your kingdom will come in my life, family, nation, and world. Holy Spirit, thank You for dwelling within me and for filling me with Your power. Let my prayers be pleasing to You, Father, as Your Spirit leads me in praying in light of Your promises.