Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8600 Prayer and worship of the believer » 8602 prayer » 8603 prayer, as a relationship with God Prayer is based on God's love for believers. Through his grace, he gives them things which they do not deserve, while through his mercy he shields them from those things which they do deserve. God's children can turn to their Father in prayer Under the old covenant Isaiah 64:8-9 See also Psalm 103:13-14; Isaiah 63:16 Under the new covenant Matthew 6:9-13 pp Luke 11:2-4 See also Matthew 6:6; Matthew 7:7-11 pp Luke 11:9-13; Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6 Jesus Christ's prayer life with his Father Mark 14:36 pp Matthew 26:39 pp Matthew 26:42 pp Luke 22:42 See also John 17:1-26 It is possible to approach God in prayer because of Jesus Christ's sacrifice Hebrews 10:19-22 See also Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 7:15-19 Prayer reflects a longing after God Psalm 42:1-2; Jeremiah 29:12-13 See also Psalm 130:5-6; Psalm 145:18-19; Proverbs 8:17; Isaiah 26:9; Isaiah 33:2; Lamentations 3:25 See also
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