How do we know God's grace is pivotal in prayer?

The sermon emphasizes that prayer begins with God’s grace, as seen in 1 Kings 3. God's initiative in revealing Himself to Solomon signifies that we come to Him only because He first approaches us. John 15:16 highlights this divine choice, affirming that we can do nothing without abiding in Christ. True prayer, then, is grounded in recognition of our unworthiness and reliance on God's grace. Solomon's request stems from an awareness of his insufficiency, underlining that acknowledging grace is central to genuine prayer.