Question 39: With what attitude should we pray?

Answer: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness; in humble submission to God’s will, knowing that, for the sake of Christ, He always hears our prayers.

Kids Answer: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness.

Key Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Additional Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Christ reminds us that prayer is not dependent on special words or formulas. Nor is it the result of the right stringing together of religious and holy phrases. Instead it is the result of a heart seeking to glorify God and know Him more. When we pray, we ought to remember that our Father is gracious and loving, delighting to give good gifts to His children but will also withhold others for He knows the result of all things.

Questions to ask: (To help process the truth we learned. Ask yourself, a friend, your group, or your family questions to talk through it together)

• Why must we persevere in prayer?

• If God is sovereign, why must we pray?

• How can we pray with gratitude?