Prayer — Meaning in the Bible
Talking with God: praising, thanking, confessing, asking and listening. The Bible is full of prayers and teaching about prayer.
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
What it means
Hannah poured out her heart to God; Daniel prayed three times a day; the psalms are prayers. 1 Samuel 1:10–15Daniel 6:10Psalm 5:1–3
Jesus prayed often, taught his disciples the Lord's Prayer and told them to pray without giving up. Paul urges believers to pray about everything with thanksgiving. Mark 1:35Matthew 6:9–13Luke 18:1Philippians 4:6
Key passages
- 1 Samuel 1:9–20 — Hannah prays.
- Daniel 6:10 — Daniel's habit of prayer.
- Matthew 6:5–15 — How to pray.
- Luke 18:1–8 — Pray and don't give up.
- Philippians 4:6–7 — Pray about everything.
For children
Prayer is talking to God. Jesus taught his friends a prayer that begins, "Our Father in heaven". Matthew 6:9