Lord’s Day 45
Q117. How does God want us to pray so that he will listen to us?
First, we must pray from the heart to no other than the one true God, who has revealed himself in his Word, asking for everything he has commanded us to ask for. Second, we must acknowledge our need and misery, hiding nothing, and humble ourselves in his majestic presence. Third, we must rest on this unshakable foundation: even though we do not deserve it, God will surely listen to our prayer because of Christ our Lord. That is what he promised us in his Word.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Psalm 145:18–20
John 4:22–24
Romans 8:26–27
James 1:5
1 John 5:14–15
2 Chronicles 7:14
Psalm 2:11
Psalm 34:18
Psalm 62:8
“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.”
Isaiah 66:2
Revelation 4
Daniel 9:17–18
Matthew 7:8
John 14:13–14
John 16:23
“And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.”
Romans 10:13
James 1:6