¹⁰ But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.

²⁹ But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than any human authority.

¹⁷ Never stop praying. ¹⁸ Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

¹⁵ Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.

⁶ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Psalm 34^[a]

A psalm of David, regarding the time he pretended to be insane in front of Abimelech, who sent him away.

⁴⁰ But Peter asked them all to leave the room; then he knelt and prayed. Turning to the body he said, “Get up, Tabitha.” And she opened her eyes! When she saw Peter, she sat up!