WHY PRAY?

1. Prayer Is Relationship, Not Ritual

Christianity teaches that God is personal and invites us into a living relationship.

  • Prayer is how we communicate with God—listening as much as speaking.
  • Jesus addressed God as “Father” (Matthew 6:9), showing intimacy, not distance.
  • Like any relationship, closeness grows through regular conversation.

Prayer is less about information transfer and more about communion.

2. Prayer Aligns Us With God’s Will

Prayer doesn’t change God’s character—but it changes us.

  • It reshapes our desires to match God’s purposes.
  • Jesus prayed, “Not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42).
  • In prayer, we learn trust, surrender, and obedience.

Prayer trains the heart to want what God wants.

3. God Invites Us to Participate in His Work

God is sovereign—but He chooses to work through His people.

  • Scripture repeatedly shows God responding to prayer.
  • James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
  • Prayer is how believers partner with God in bringing healing, justice, and redemption.

God doesn’t need our prayers—but He honors them.

4. Prayer Sustains Faith in Difficulty

Prayer anchors us when life is confusing or painful.

  • It’s a place to bring fear, grief, doubt, anger, and hope.
  • The Psalms show honest prayer—not polished spirituality.
  • Philippians 4:6–7 connects prayer with peace, even when circumstances don’t change.

Prayer keeps us connected when answers feel delayed or unclear.

5. Jesus Modeled and Commanded Prayer

Christians pray because Jesus prayed.

  • He withdrew regularly to pray (Luke 5:16).
  • He taught His disciples how to pray (Matthew 6).
  • If the Son of God depended on prayer, Christians believe they should too.

Prayer isn’t optional in Christianity—it’s foundational.

6. Prayer Forms Us Spiritually

Prayer is one of God’s primary tools for spiritual growth.

Through prayer, believers grow in:

  • Humility
  • Gratitude
  • Discernment
  • Compassion
  • Trust

It shapes who we become, not just what we receive.

Prayer is:

  • Connection with God
  • Alignment with His will
  • Participation in His work
  • Strength in suffering
  • Formation of the soul

Prayer is not about getting answers—it’s about becoming the kind of person who can live faithfully, no matter the answers.