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How do we know prayer is an invitation from God?

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Prayer is an invitation from God, as demonstrated by the access granted through Christ's sacrifice, allowing His children to communicate with Him.

Prayer is categorized in Scripture not simply as a task, but as a divine invitation. In Hebrews 10:19-20, we see that through the sacrifice of Jesus, a new and living way has been opened for us to approach God. This underscores the fact that we don't anxiously strive to gain God's attention; He has already opened the door. Furthermore, in Matthew 6:6-8, Jesus speaks of the necessity of prayer by stating 'when you pray,' rather than 'if you pray,' indicating it is an essential element of our relationship with God. This formal invitation emphasizes that God longs for His children to come to Him, revealing both beauty and security in our prayers.
Scripture References: Hebrews 10:19-20, Matthew 6:6-8

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Our Father
Carroll Poole · Jun 16, 2019