What is the purpose of prayer?

“This happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.” – John 9:3. The primary purpose of prayer is not to change circumstances; the primary purpose of prayer is to change us! But either way, the chief objective remains the same: to glorify God in any and every situation. read more

Prayer is the way that the life of God in us is nourished. Our common ideas regarding prayer are not found in the New Testament. We look upon prayer simply as a means of getting things for ourselves, but the biblical purpose of prayer is that we may get to know God Himself. read more

Prayer is both an intimate interaction with God and a corporate event. It brings God glory, gives us insight into who He is, and has a tangible effect on our lives. Prayer is a privilege and a spiritual discipline well worth developing. read more

The Purpose of Prayer. Part of knowing the will of God is to know the Scriptures and we can know not only what to pray for but the purpose of our prayer. read more