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Here are 15 petition prayers quoted directly from the Bible:

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  1. Prayer for Provision: "Give us today our daily bread." - Matthew 6:11                                                             

  2. Prayer for Strength in Temptation: "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." - Matthew 6:13                                                                                                                                                 

  3. Prayer for Guidance: "Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name." - Psalm 86:11                                                                        

  4. Prayer for Healing: "Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over          them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven." - James 5:14-15     

  5. Prayer for Forgiveness: "Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us." - Luke 11:4 

  6. Prayer for Comfort: "Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly." - Psalm 102:1-2              

  7. Prayer for Deliverance: "Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I hide myself in you." - Psalm 143:9         

  8. Prayer for Wisdom: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." - James 1:5                                                                     

  9. Prayer for Peace: "May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!" - Psalm 29:11                                                                                                                                              

  10. Prayer for Unity: "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had." - Romans 15:5                                                                

  11. Prayer for Restoration: "Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved." - Psalm 80:19                                                                                                                               

  12. Prayer for Protection: "Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge." - Psalm 16:1                                       

  13. Prayer for Guidance in Decision Making: "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." - Proverbs 16:9                                                                                                     

  14. Prayer for Strength in Perseverance: "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13                                                                                                                                                          

  15. Prayer for Blessing: "May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands." - Psalm 90:17                                                                          

These petition prayers reflect the desires of the heart and the reliance on God's grace and mercy as expressed in the Bible.

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