“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 (English Standard Version)
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.” 1 Timothy 2:1 (English Standard Version)
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason,full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17 (English Standard Version)