17 Reasons for Prayer
1. God repeatedly commanded us to do so. 1 Samuel 12:23 Romans 12:12.
Colossians 4:2. 1 Thessalonians 5:17. 1 Timothy 2:8
2. The example of Christ. Hebrews 5:7
3. The example of the early church. Acts 1:14, 2:42, 6:4, 12:5
4. The example of Paul. Acts 9:10-11, 16:25, 20:36, 21:5 Romans 10:1
5. Prayer defeats the Devil. Luke 22:32. 1 Peter 4:7
6. Prayer saves the sinner. Luke 18:13
7. Prayer restores the backslider. James 5:16
8. Prayer strengthens the saint. Jude 20
9. Prayer sends forth labourers. Matthew 21:22. Mark 9:29 Acts 12:5-7. James 5:17-18
10. Prayer heals the sick. James 5:13-15
11. Prayer glorifies God’s name. Revelation 5:8, 8:2-4
12. Prayer accomplishes the impossible. Matthew 21:22 Mark 9:29.Acts 12:5-7. James 5:17-18
13. Prayer gives good things. Psalms 102:17. Matthew 7:7-11
14. Prayer imparts wisdom. James 1:5
15. Prayer bestows peace. Philippians 4:5-7
16. Prayer keeps one from sin. Matthew 26:41
17. Prayer reveals the will of God. Luke 11:9-10
8 Qualifications for prayer
1. Prayer should be humble. Psalm 10:17. Luke 18:13-14
2. Prayer should be bold. 1 John 5:13-15
3. Prayer should be in faith. Hebrews 11:6
4. Prayer should be sincere. Psalm 145:18
5. Prayer should be simple. Matthew 6:7
6. Prayer should be persistent. Luke 18:7. Colossians 4:2
7. Prayer should be definite. Psalm 27:4. Acts 12:5
8. Prayer should be in accord with God’s will. 1 John 5:14
