Prayer is concerned not only with the well-being of the one who prays. A vital aspect of its purpose is to allow the will of God to be done, and to bring glory and honour to his name.

Matthew 6:9-13

True motives for prayer

The desire that God's name be honoured

See also

Numbers 14:13-16

pp Lk 11:2-4

Joshua 7:7-9
2 Samuel 7:25-26
1 Kings 18:36-37
Psalms 115:1
John 17:1
Matthew 6:9-13

The desire that God's will be fulfilled

See also

Matthew 26:39

pp Lk 11:2-4

Matthew 26:42

pp Mk 14:36

Hebrews 10:7

pp Lk 22:42

Submission to God's will characterised Jesus Christ's prayer life.

1 John 5:14-15

God answers prayer that accords with his will

Psalms 143:10

See also

Petitioners may enquire of God to discover his will

Genesis 25:22-23
Judges 1:1-2
2 Samuel 2:1
1 Chronicles 14:14-15
Romans 8:26-27

The Holy Spirit helps believers to pray in God's will

2 Corinthians 12:7-9

God's response to prayers allows believers to discern his will

See also

Exodus 33:18-20
2 Samuel 12:15-18
Job 19:7-8
Psalms 35:13-14
John 9:31

God does not respond to the prayers of the wicked

See also

Psalms 66:18
Proverbs 15:8
Isaiah 1:15; 59:1-2
Lamentations 3:44
1 Peter 3:12

See also

1115 God, purpose of
1175 God, will of
5960 success
8125 guidance, promise
8444 honouring God