Definition and Importance: Prayer is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, serving as a means of communication between believers and God. It is both a privilege and a duty, allowing individuals to express adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. Prayer is central to the believer's relationship with God, reflecting dependence on Him and trust in His sovereignty.

Biblical Examples: The Bible provides numerous examples of prayer, illustrating its significance and power. In the Old Testament, figures such as Abraham, Moses, and David are depicted as men of prayer. Abraham interceded for Sodom (Genesis 18:22-33), Moses prayed for guidance and deliverance (Exodus 33:12-23), and David's psalms are filled with prayers of praise, repentance, and petition (e.g., Psalm 51).

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ serves as the ultimate model of prayer. He often withdrew to solitary places to pray (Luke 5:16) and taught His disciples how to pray through the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). The early church continued this practice, as seen in Acts 2:42, where believers devoted themselves to prayer.

Teachings on Prayer: The Bible provides clear teachings on how and why believers should pray. Jesus emphasized sincerity and humility in prayer, warning against hypocritical displays (Matthew 6:5-6). He encouraged persistence in prayer, as illustrated in the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8). The Apostle Paul exhorted believers to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and to present their requests to God with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6).

Conditions for Effective Prayer: Scripture outlines conditions for effective prayer. Faith is essential, as James 1:6-7 states that one must ask in faith without doubting. Righteousness is also crucial, as "the prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail" (James 5:16). Additionally, prayers should align with God's will, as 1 John 5:14-15 assures that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

The Role of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the believer's prayer life. Romans 8:26-27 explains that the Spirit helps in our weakness, interceding for us with groanings too deep for words. The Spirit guides and empowers believers to pray according to God's will.

Prayer in the Life of the Church: Prayer is integral to the life of the church, fostering unity and spiritual growth. Corporate prayer is encouraged, as seen in Acts 4:24-31, where the early church prayed together for boldness. The Apostle Paul frequently requested prayer from the churches, highlighting its importance in ministry (Ephesians 6:18-20).

Conclusion: Prayer is a vital practice for believers, rooted in biblical teaching and exemplified by Jesus and the early church. It is a means of drawing near to God, seeking His guidance, and experiencing His presence and power in daily life.4336. proseuchomai -- to pray
... from pros and euchomai Definition to pray NASB Word Usage make...prayers (1),
offer...prayers (2), pray (44), prayed (14), prayer (1), praying (24), prays (1). ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4336.htm - 9k6419. palal -- to intervene, interpose
... intercede (2), interceded (1), interposed (1), made judgment favorable (1), make
supplication (1), mediate (1), pray (36), prayed (28), praying (8), prays (4). ...
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Answer to Objections: He who Prays Prays not Alone
... CHAPTER VI ANSWER TO OBJECTIONS: HE WHO PRAYS PRAYS NOT ALONE. ANSWER TO
OBJECTIONS: HE WHO PRAYS PRAYS NOT ALONE So far, I have ...
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Justin Prays that this Appeal be Published.
... Chapter XIV."Justin prays that this appeal be published. And we therefore
pray you to publish this little book, appending what ...
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The Saint Prays to be Directed by a Different Way. Intellectual ...
... Chapter XXVII. The Saint Prays to Be Directed by a Different Way.
Intellectual Visions. 1. I now resume the story of my life. I ...
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He Prays that all May be Christians, but Compels None.
... Book II. Chapter LVI."He prays that All may be Christians, but compels
None. "My own desire is, for the common good of the world ...
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Christ Prays for his Enemies. -- the Two Thieves.
... CHAPTER VII. THE CRUCIFIXION. Section 291. Christ Prays for his Enemies."
The Two Thieves. When he was fastened to the cross, amid ...
/.../section 291 christ prays for.htm

Augustin Prays that the Manich??ans May be Restored to their ...
... Concerning the Nature of Good, Against the Manich??ans. Chapter 48. "Augustin
Prays that the Manich??ans May Be Restored to Their Senses. ...
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He Prays for his Friends whom He Has had as Associates in Error.
... Concerning Two Souls, Against the Manich??ans. Chapter 15. "He Prays for
His Friends Whom He Has Had as Associates in Error. 24. ...
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He Prays God for that Peace of Rest which Hath no Evening.
... Book XIII. Chapter XXXV."He Prays God for that Peace of Rest Which Hath
No Evening. 50. O Lord God, grant Thy peace unto us, for ...
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He Prays God that He Would Explain this Most Entangled Enigma.
... Book XI. Chapter XXII."He Prays God that He Would Explain This Most Entangled
Enigma. 28. My soul yearns to know this most entangled enigma. ...
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Whether Man Ought to Ask God for Temporal Things when He Prays?
... OF PRAYER (SEVENTEEN ARTICLES) Whether man ought to ask God for temporal
things when he prays? Objection 1: It would seem that man ...
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Prays (14 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Prays (14 Occurrences). ... 1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray
in another language, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. ...
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Prayers (99 Occurrences)
... In the second part of the prayer (John 17:6-19), our Lord prays for His disciples,
to whom He has revealed Himself and His relation to God (John 17:7, 8). He ...
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Plea (35 Occurrences)
... respect for the prayer of your servant, and for his supplication, Yahweh my God,
to listen to the cry and to the prayer which your servant prays before you ...
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Supplication (71 Occurrences)
... respect for the prayer of your servant, and for his supplication, Yahweh my God,
to listen to the cry and to the prayer which your servant prays before you ...
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Essenes
... Again, as grace after meat, when the meal is finished the priest again prays. ...
The priest prays and pronounces a blessing on the food. ...
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Unfruitful (8 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray in another language, my spirit prays, but
my understanding is unfruitful. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Orator (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) In equity proceedings, one who prays for relief; a petitioner. 3.
(n.) A plaintiff, or complainant, in a bill in chancery. ...
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Onesiphorus (2 Occurrences)
... But as he writes, he entertains the kindest feelings toward Onesiphorus and his
household, and he prays that the Lord will give mercy to the household of ...
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Worships (7 Occurrences)
... engraved image. He bows down to it and worships, and prays to it, and says,
"Deliver me; for you are my god!" (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Isaiah ...
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Favorable (18 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Job 33:26 He prays to God, and he is favorable to him, so that he sees
his face with joy. He restores to man his righteousness. (WEB ASV WBS). ...
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