Our High Calling, p. 177
When men have to swim against the stream, there is a weight of waves driving them back. Let a hand then be held out, as was the Elder Brother's hand to a sinking Peter. . . . Let the one who is supposed to have moved wrongly be given no occasion by his brother to become discouraged, but let him feel the strong clasp of a sympathizing hand; let him hear the whisper, "Let us pray." The Holy Spirit will give a rich experience to both. It is PRAYER that unites hearts. It is PRAYER to the Great Physician to heal the soul that will bring the blessing of God. PRAYER unites us with one another and with God. PRAYER brings Jesus to our side, and gives new strength and fresh grace to the fainting, perplexed soul to overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil. PRAYER turns aside the attacks of Satan.
1 John 5:14
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.