The way to pray

In the name of Christ

John 14:13  

And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.

We must abide in Christ

John 15:7  

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.

Having kept his commandments

1 John 3:22  

And receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him.

According to His will

1 John 5:14-15  

14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.

Have forgiven others

Matthew 6:15  

But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

In abundant faith

Hebrews 10:22  

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.

Hebrews 11:6  

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Mark 11:24  

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.