Bible Verses about 'Earnestly'

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying… Acts 12:5

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Acts 12:5	Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. prayer neighbor dependence
You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1	O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is. worship seeking soul

My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. Isaiah 26:9	With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. righteousness judgment learning
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. Hebrews 11:6	But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. faith joy reward
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2	Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving. gratitude prayer
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8	And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. sin love neighbor
So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer. Ezra 8:23	So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us. fasting prayer