+DEV+ Purpose of Prayer

Date: March 17, 2010 10:06 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Purpose of Prayer

Purpose of Prayer

“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent...but born of God.” (John 1:12-13)
Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:8-13

Why pray when God knows everything? Why pray when He already knows all our needs?

We don’t pray to inform God of something we think He doesn’t know, and begging Him for things we want isn’t the best reason for prayer.

Then why do we pray? If we have received Jesus Christ as Savior, we have become God’s children. Hopefully, children don’t speak to their parents only when they want something or have to tell them something.

Prayer is the way we communicate with our Father in heaven. We respond to His great love. We praise Him for how wonderful He is. What parent doesn’t want to hear that? We thank Him for all He has given us. We respect His wisdom enough to ask Him for guidance. We submit to His will. We confess our sins and accept His grace.

Investing time in prayer produces deeper intimacy with God. It makes us more aware of His presence. We feel closer to Him and learn to recognize His voice. Prayer is a close, sharing time with our Father.

Insight: Praying and praising God results in more faith. Faith results in more praying and praising. It’s a wonderful circle of growth.


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