Frankly Answered Questions - FAQs

Why should I pray?

Q: I have looked through the Bible trying to figure out why we should pray. Do you know of any passages and/or an answer?

A: Here are some reasons for prayer:

• Because God, our Creator and King, commands us to pray. - Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
• Because Christianity is not about religion, but relationship. Relationship requires communication. Sons talk to their Father. - Exodus 33:11; Matthew 6:9; Hebrews 4:15-16.
• Because we are weak and helpless and need much more than we have. - Psalm 54; Matthew 7:7-12; Philippians 4:6; James 5:13.
• Because we are sinners and need a changed heart. - Psalm 51:10; Luke 18:9-14; James 5:16; Jude 20.
• Because other people need God to do things in their life and we can pray for them. - Job 42:7-9; Luke 6:27-28; Colossians 1:9-12; 4:3.

You may also want to check out the following pages:

• A Prayer Survey
• Praying in a Kingdom Manner
• A Parent's Prayer Calendar
• Laboring in Prayer for One Another

Joy and peace to you in Christ.