In his chapter on Prayer in The Institutes, John Calvin gives these 6 reasons:
Dependence - to “become accustomed in every need to flee to Him as to a sacred anchor”
Purity - to keep our hearts nurturing pure desires and resisting evil ones
Gratitude - “receive HIs benefits with true gratitude” understanding we are undeserving, He is gracious, and striving for contentment in what he has provided
Appreciation - “meditate upon His kindness”
Enjoyment - so that we may “embrace with greater delight” the answers to our prayers
Trust - so that we “confirm His providence” by trusting in His provision, care, and promises
"...a sincere, sensible (passionate), affectionate pouring out of the heart or soul to God, through Christ, in the strength and assistance of the Spirit, for such things as God has promised, or according to His Word, for the good of the church,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It is clear from Paul’s teaching in Ephesians 6 that every single piece of God’s armor is essential if we are to stand firm against the schemes of the devil (vv10-11,13). It becomes absolutely critical then for the believer to know...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
According to John 14:12-14, praying in Jesus’ name is of utmost importance and consequence. He only promises to answer the prayer that is guided by and informed by being “in His name.” As such, it is quite a massive qualifier to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Imprecatory prayers are found within a group of Psalms, also known as the Imprecatory Psalms. What am I talking about? The word imprecatory is an adjective that means “invoking evil or a curse.” Imprecatory Psalms are those which call...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
