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What is Prayer?

Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God, for things agreeable to His will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins and thankful acknowledgment of His mercies.

Scripture proofs

  • 1 John 5:14

    This is the boldness which we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.

  • 1 John 1:9

    If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

  • Philippians 4:6

    In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

  • Psalm 10:17

    LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,

  • Psalm 145:19

    He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

  • John 14:13-14

    Whatever you will ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it.

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (public domain).

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