Prayer: Petitionary prayer by ric gustafson
God wants us to ask him for things in prayer. For ourselves, it is called petitions. When it is for others, it is called intercession. Asking has to be at the heart of it. To petition is to make a request. God's Word is filled with petitionary prayer. Jesus gave the disciples instructions about prayer. It is called ' The Lord's Prayer'. Matthew 7 says for everyone who knocks the door will be opened.
God wants us to bring our daily needs and desires to him. Why should we pray for daily needs and desires?. The reason is God wants to be asked. God is our Abba we need to pray to him.
What if our prayer is unanswered?. God knows our best interests. Maybe that's why not all prayer is answered. Sometimes God withholds his gifts from us for our good. God knows best for us.
God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' Prayer finding the heart's true home' by Richard J Foster
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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