How do we know the doctrine of God's sovereignty in prayer is true?

Scripture is replete with affirmations of God's sovereignty, including His control over government authorities, as highlighted in Romans 13:1-2, where it states that all governing authorities are instituted by God. Therefore, when Paul calls us to pray for those in authority in 1 Timothy 2:1-4, it presupposes that God is at work in their governance and that our prayers are part of His sovereign plan. We see that prayer is not merely a request to a distant deity but an acknowledgment of His ability to effect change according to His divine purposes. In addition, understanding that God commands us to pray reflects His active engagement and ultimate authority in human affairs, affirming that He responds to our prayers as part of His sovereign will.