Faith & Reason Nexus

• Christians Do Not Pray to Jesus
• Matthew 6:9; 6:8 – Prayers are directed to the Father.
• Prayers Are Offered Through and In the Name of Jesus Christ
• John 16:23

Reasons for Prayer:

• To Commune with God
• Philippians 4:16
• In Christ’s Name
• John 14:13
• God Hears His Own
• John 9:31
• To Receive Strength
• Matthew 6:13
• In Faith
• Matthew 21:22; James 1:6-7
• To Obtain Grace
• Hebrews 4:16
• By the Will of God
• 2 Thessalonians 5:17-18
• To Seek Forgiveness
• Matthew 6:12, 14-15; James 5:16
• To Praise His Name
• Matthew 6:9
• To Do God’s Will
• 1 John 5:14; Matthew 6:10
• With a Pure Heart
• James 4:3
• For Encouragement
• Luke 18:1
• To Pray For Others
• James 5:16; Matthew 6:12
• With Perseverance
• Romans 12:12; 1 Corinthians 7:5; Ephesians 6:18
• For Spiritual Needs
• Matthew 6:12; Acts 8:22; James 5:16
• With Forgiveness
• Matthew 6:14-15
• Gives Hope
• James 5:16
• To Be Remembered
• Luke 18:1

These points illustrate the diverse purposes and benefits of prayer as understood from biblical teachings.