How do we know that prayer is important in light of God's sovereignty?
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Prayer is significant because God sovereignly ordains the means through which He accomplishes His will.
The importance of prayer in the context of God's sovereignty is underscored by the understanding that God's sovereign purposes often involve His appointed means, including prayer. As stated in Ezekiel 36-37, God desires His people to inquire of Him, indicating that prayer is a means through which His decrees are accomplished. Therefore, far from negating prayer, God's sovereignty enhances its significance. The Apostle Paul exemplifies this encouragement by actively praying for the churches despite his beliefs in God's sovereign election and predestination, as seen in Ephesians 1:16. This teaches us that while God is in control, He invites us to participate through prayer, recognizing our dependence on Him.
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