In Eric Rauch’s article, “Does Prayer Change Anything?” — Mr. Rauch observes the following: “One of the best descriptions of the purpose of prayer can be found in Arthur W. Pink’s book, "The Sovereignty of God."
He quotes from the book:
“Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude—an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God. Prayer is a confession of creature weakness, yea, of helplessness. Prayer is the acknowledgment of our need and the spreading of it before God.”
Paul said it another way:
“Pray without ceasing …. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God (1 Thessalonians 5:17; Philippians 4:6).
Does prayer change anything? Yes, prayer not only changes things, but changes us as well (Matthew 21:21-22; cf. Romans 8:26-29; 2 Corinthians 3:8-18 -- also see article).
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
He quotes from the book:
“Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude—an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God. Prayer is a confession of creature weakness, yea, of helplessness. Prayer is the acknowledgment of our need and the spreading of it before God.”Paul said it another way:
“Pray without ceasing …. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God (1 Thessalonians 5:17; Philippians 4:6).
Does prayer change anything? Yes, prayer not only changes things, but changes us as well (Matthew 21:21-22; cf. Romans 8:26-29; 2 Corinthians 3:8-18 -- also see article).
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
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