God hears and answers when you call on Him in prayer

 “I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.” (Psalm 17:6 NIV)

Confidence in approaching God

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” (1 John 5:14 NIV)

If we know that He hears us…

“And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.” (1 John 5:15 NIV)

Humble yourself and pray!

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chron. 7:14 NIV)

Seek His face always

“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.” (2 Chron. 16:11 NIV)

Pray in the Spirit on all occasions

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” (Eph. 6:18 NIV)