5 Reasons to Pray Even When God Already Knows Our Thoughts

Psalm 139 tells us that God knows our thoughts before we think them. He knows what we want, and He knows whether or not it will happen. So why do we pray?

1. We pray because God cares for us, and He wants us to share our joys and sorrows with Him (1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 55:22).

2. We pray to thank God for our blessings and praise Him for His goodness (1 Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm 34:1).

3. We pray to repent of sin, knowing that sinful attitudes hinder our relationship with God (Psalm 66:18; James 4:3). 

4. We pray to seek God's will (1 John 5:14; Matthew 7:7).

5. We pray to replace our anxiety with God's peace (Philippians 4:6-7).

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 

Yes, God knows what we are thinking, but prayer is an important part of our relationship with God.

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For more on the subject of prayer, see: 

Mere Talk or Power?  

When the Feelings Aren't There 

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