Our Lord hears, answers, and blesses our prayers. He gives us access to Himself in a personal way, and that truth is a gift and comfort to us every day. In light of these blessings, we’re reflecting on five more motivations Christians have to pray.

We pray in unity with other Christians.

God consistently urges His people to pray from a state of peace with other believers. His heart is for unity in and through prayer.

• “I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling.” —1 Timothy 2:8

We pray in personal communion with God.

Prayer is an opportunity to talk with God in the context of an intimate, personal relationship.

• “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” —Matthew 6:6

We pray because we are confident in God’s relationship to us.

We can come to Him with confidence because of Jesus, our Great High Priest.

• “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” —Hebrews 4:16

We pray because God wants us to pray.

God desires for us to approach Him constantly in prayer.

• “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” —1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

We pray as other believers prayed before us.

Since the Old Testament, prayer has been modeled for us by saints who walked with God in the past.

• “But I, O Lord, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you.” —Psalm 88:13

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