Why do we pray

We know that prayer is important but sometimes we can forget exactly why it is. When we understand why we pray and the importance of prayer, we can do it in a way that pleases God. Here are 10 reasons why we pray.

I was angry at God. There were things I had been praying for, praying about, and praying through, yet nothing seemed to be changing. Honestly, it felt like the more I prayed, the less things changed. I continued to pray, begrudgingly. I had faith in who God is, which is where my anger was stemming from. I knew God could change things – so why wasn’t He? My friends and I had been planning on going to a worship night at a church, and when the evening arrived, I tried everything I could to get…

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What is the purpose of prayer? God knows everything already anyway. This article answers the question - why do you & I need to pray?

So, why do we pray? God knows everything already anyway. This article answers the question - why do you & I need to pray? (And, there's a free printable.)

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Sometimes we question the why of prayer because we believe God already knows all that will come to pass. He does. He is all knowing – omniscient. Yet our omniscient Father longs for us to connect with Him in prayer. And friends, our prayers do matter and they do change things. They change us. And they change the world.

In Psalm 23, The Lord is my Shepherd is usually a passage of comfort. Yet it also answers the question, "Why do we pray?"

Have you ever wondered: why do we pray? If God has a plan and His will is going to be carried out, then what is the point of praying? Is it a therapeutic

What is prayer and why do we pray? We pray because prayer is a requirement, a responsibility, and a privilege. Our call to Prayer is awesome and necessary.

John Piper interprets Paul’s challenging command: “Praying without ceasing” means at least three things. First, it means that there is a spirit of dependence that should permeate all we do. This is the very spirit and essence of prayer. So, even when we are not speaking consciously to God, there is a deep, abiding dependence on him that is woven into the heart of faith. In that sense, we “pray” or have the spirit of prayer continuously. Second – and I think this is what Paul has in mind most…

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Why do we pray? Prayer is not only an effort to draw near to God. It is an effort that brings many life-changing benefits that can change the course of your existence.

What is Prayer? Why Should We Pray? These are questions many of us ask at one point or another regardless of our faith backgrounds.

Why pray? The Reason for Prayer. Well said!