Westminster Shorter Catechism

Q98

What is prayer?

Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God200, for things agreeable to his will201, in the name of Christ202, with confession of our sins203, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies204.
Duty

Scripture Proofs

200
Psalm 10:17Psalm 62:8Matthew 7:7-8
201
1 John 5:14
202
John 16:23-24
203
Psalm 32:5-6Daniel 9:4-191 John 1:9
204
Psalm 103:1-5Psalm 136Philippians 4:6

See also

Westminster Larger CatechismQ178What is prayer?
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