Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8604 prayer, as a response to God

8604 prayer, as a response to God

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

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