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How can we approach God in prayer?

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We approach God in prayer by relying on the promises of the covenant and asking in the name of Jesus Christ.

Approaching God in prayer is rooted in acknowledging our status as His covenant people. Just as David appealed to Jonathan through their covenant, believers are invited to approach God confidently, knowing they do so on the basis of Christ's work. In Matthew 7:7-8, Jesus encourages us to ask, seek, and knock, assuring us that God, in His mercy, will respond to our requests. This approach is not based on our worthiness, but on the promise of grace given to us through the covenant established by Christ. Therefore, prayer becomes a means to rely on God's faithfulness, articulating our needs based on His promises.
Scripture References: Matthew 7:7-8, John 14:13-14, Hebrews 4:16, John 11:1-4, Hebrews 4:14-16, Exodus 33:12, Exodus 33:18, Nehemiah 1:5, 1:6

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