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How do we know grace is essential for prayers?

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Grace is essential because it underpins our relationship with God and our ability to approach Him in prayer.

In the biblical narrative, grace is shown as the foundation of our relationship with God, especially illustrated in Moses's prayer. Moses doesn't invoke his service or worthiness but instead begins with the acknowledgment of grace: 'if I have found grace in thy sight.' This reflects the Reformed understanding that we come to God not based on our merits but solely on His unmerited favor. The acknowledgment of grace is crucial because it positions us as humble recipients of God's mercy rather than entitled petitioners. Thus, grace is fundamental to our prayers because, without it, we would have no basis for approaching a holy God with confidence.
Scripture References: Exodus 33:13, Ephesians 2:8-9

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Moses's Prayer
Henry Mahan · Sep 11, 1983
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