Prayer

Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer

1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”

2 He said to them, “When you pray, say:

“ ‘Father,

hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come.

3 Give us each day our daily bread.

4 Forgive us our sins,

for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.

And lead us not into temptation. ’ ”

Luke 11:1-4

Reason for Prayer

1. God's Word Calls Us to Pray

2. Jesus Prayed Regularly

3. Prayer is How We Communicate with God

4. Prayer Allows us to Participate in God's Works

5. Prayer Gives us Power Over Evil

6. Prayer is Always Available

7. Prayer Keeps us Humble Before God

8. Prayer Grants us the Privilege of Experiencing God

9. Answered Prayer is a Potential Witness

10. Prayer Strengthens the Bonds Between Believers

11. Prayer Can Succeed Where Other Means Have Failed

12. Prayer Fulfills Emotional Needs