and 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, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14  

rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, Romans 12:12 Read all of Romans 12

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalms 46:1-2

Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. Proverbs 2:9

This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him. 1 John 5:14-15

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6