Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8600 Prayer and worship of the believer » 8602 prayer » 8604 prayer, as a response to God Prayer offers believers a means of acknowledging the character and purposes of God and the opportunity to seek guidance concerning his will for them. The direction of prayer is upwards towards God Psalm 123:1-2 See also Psalm 25:1; Psalm 86:4; Psalm 121:1-2; Psalm 143:8; Psalm 145:15 Fellowship with God through prayer Psalm 73:23-26 See also Exodus 33:11; 1 Kings 8:57-59; Psalm 16:2; Psalm 145:17-20; Matthew 18:20 The habit of prayer Luke 5:16 See also Nehemiah 2:4 Nehemiah felt so close to God that it was automatic for him to speak to God and the king almost simultaneously; Daniel 6:10-11,13 Contemplative prayer as a response to God's presence Psalm 27:4 See also 1 Chronicles 16:10-11 pp Psalm 105:3-4; Psalm 27:8; Isaiah 55:6; Jeremiah 29:13; Acts 17:27-28; Hebrews 11:6 Prayer of acceptance in response to God's call 1 Samuel 3:10 See also Isaiah 6:8; Revelation 3:20 Prayer of confession In response to God's holiness 1 John 1:5-9 See also Isaiah 6:3-7; Isaiah 55:7-9 In response to sin being exposed Psalm 51:1-2 See also Psalm 51:3-12 Prayer of co-operation in response to God's purposes John 15:7-8 See also Psalm 119:105-106; Luke 1:38; John 15:16 Prayer of confidence in response to God's mercy and grace Hebrews 4:16 See also Nehemiah 1:4-7; Psalm 123:1-2; James 1:5-8 See also
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