O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest.   Psalm 22:2 ESV

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.  Matthew 7:7-8 NLT

If you refuse to obey what you have been taught, your prayers will not be heard.  Proverbs 28:9 NCV

Solomon went up to the..altar in the Lord’s presence and sacrificed 1,000 burnt offerings on it. That night God..said, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!”  “..Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead..”  Because..you did not ask for wealth, riches, fame...I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. But I will also give you wealth, riches, and fame such as no other king..”  2 Chronicles 1:6-7,10-12 NLT

..husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat [her] with understanding..She may be weaker..but she is your equal partner..Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.  1 Peter 3:7 NLT

Long enough, God—you’ve ignored me long enough.  I’ve looked at the back of your head long enough.  Psalm 13:1 MSG

“Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God..”  Isaiah 41:10 MSG

“You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead?  Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not!  So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.  “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.  Matthew 7:9-12 NLT

Going a little ahead, [Jesus] fell on his face, praying, “My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?”  Matthew 26:39 MSG

Again he prayed, “My Father, if there is no other way than this, drinking this cup to the dregs, I’m ready. Do it your way.”  Matthew 26:42 MSG

Who are you to criticize God? Should the thing made say to the one who made it, “Why have you made me like this?”  Romans 9:20 TLB

Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.  Proverbs 3:5-6 NAS

Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.  When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to.  Acts 16:6-7 NIV

During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”  After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.  Acts 16:9-10 NIV

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you..”  James 4:8a ESV