What is prayer?
Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, in the name of Christ, by the help of his Spirit; with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.
Proofs
- Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, (Psalm 62:8)
- in the name of Christ, (John 16:23)
- by the help of his Spirit; (Romans 8:26)
- with confession of our sins, (Psalm 32:5β6; Daniel 9:4)
- and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies. (Philippians 4:6)