How do we know that prayer transforms us?

The transformative power of prayer is rooted in its ability to raise the heart and mind towards God. As Christians engage sincerely in prayer, they experience a profound change whereby they are gradually transformed into God's likeness. The biblical promise that 'we are changed into the same image from glory to glory' (2 Corinthians 3:18) emphasizes this process of spiritual metamorphosis through prayer. Furthermore, it is through prayer that believers commune with God, allowing them to share in His glory, which in turn nourishes their spiritual growth and likeness to Him. The act of prayer not only facilitates communication with God but also aligns our desires with His, ultimately leading to a state of transformation that reflects His righteousness and holiness (Psalm 34:5).