I. Prayer is a necessity in the life of every believer. (Selected Scriptures)
A. The necessity of prayer is seen in the fact that it is commanded. (Luke 19:1-8; Romans 12:12; Eph. 6:16-18a; Phil. 4:4-8)
B. The necessity of prayer may be seen in the fact that all the saints of God have practiced prayer. (Gen. 25:21; Exod. 33:12-17; Dan. 6:10; Acts 1:14, 24-25; Luke 6:12-13; Matt. 14:22-23)
II. Prayer's content goes far beyond petitioning God. (Matt. 6:5-13; Phil. 4:6-7)
Prayer's content includes: Relationship; Humility; Worship; Submission; Petition; Repentance; Holy Requests; Supplications; Thanksgiving