Westminster Larger Catechism

Q178

What is prayer?

Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God,1147 in the name of Christ,1148 by the help of his Spirit;1149 with confession of our sins,1150 and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.1151
Duty

Scripture Proofs

1147
Psalm 62:8
1148
John 16:23
1149
Romans 8:26
1150
Psalm 32:5-6Daniel 9:4
1151
Philippians 4:6

See also

Westminster Shorter CatechismQ98What is prayer?
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