Exodus 17:12
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When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.
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Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!
because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
Brothers, pray for us as well.
Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers; say to my soul: “I am your salvation.”
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.