Scripture: Psalm 145:18 (Various)

Prayer was integral to Jesus’ life and ministry, serving as a conduit for communication with the Father. Prayer was also a source of strength and guidance, and a practice Jesus encouraged and exemplified for His followers.

Why was prayer so important to Jesus?

• He valued personal communion with the Father
  • Luke 5:16
• He sought guidance and strength from the Father
  • Luke 6:12-13
  • Isaiah 55:8-9
• He modeled prayer for His disciples
  • Matthew 6:9-13
• It expressed His dependence on the Father
  • John 11:41-42
• Prayer revealed His surrender to the Father’s will
  • Matthew 26:39
• It was His way of interceding for others
  • John 17

Is prayer a pattern you’ve incorporated into your life? Or do you pray only in your time of need?

May prayer be an integral part of your life!