Catechesis

Westminster Shorter Catechism

Question 98

What is prayer?

Scripture

  1. Psalm 62:8 [1]
    Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah (ESV)
  2. Psalm 10:17 [1]
    O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear (ESV)
  3. 1 John 5:14 [2]
    And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. (ESV)
  4. Matthew 26:39 [2]
    And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” (ESV)
  5. John 6:38 [2]
    For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. (ESV)
  6. John 16:23 [3]
    In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. (ESV)
  7. Daniel 9:4 [4]
    I prayed to the LORD my God and made confession, saying, “O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, (ESV)
  8. Philippians 4:6 [5]
    do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (ESV)