Melville Divinity Hall
Q. 116 · Lord’s Day 45

Why do Christians need to pray?

Text: CRC/RCA 2011 · Read it at the source

Because prayer is the most important part of the thankfulness God requires of us. And also because God gives his grace and Holy Spirit only to those who pray continually and groan inwardly, asking God for these gifts and thanking God for them.

Scripture proofs
1
Ps. 50:14-15; 116:12-19; 1 Thess. 5:16-18
2
Matt. 7:7-8; Luke 11:9-13