Q185
How are we to pray?
We are to pray with an awful apprehension of the majesty of God,1183 and deep sense of our own unworthiness,1184 necessities,1185 and sins,1186 with penitent,1187 thankful,1188 and enlarged hearts;1189 with understanding,1190 faith,1191 sincerity,1192 fervency,1193 love,1194 and perseverance,1195 waiting upon him,1196 with humble submission to his will.1197
Scripture Proofs
1183
Ecclesiastes 5:1
1184
Genesis 18:27Genesis 32:10
1185
Luke 15:17-19
1186
Luke 18:13-14
1187
Psalm 51:17
1188
Philippians 4:6
1189
1 Samuel 1:151 Samuel 2:1
1190
1 Corinthians 14:15
1191
Mark 11:24James 1:6
1192
Psalm 145:18Psalm 17:1
1193
James 5:16
1194
1 Timothy 2:8
1195
Ephesians 6:18
1196
Micah 7:7
1197
Matthew 26:39