What are things we need to pray for?

Question 184

For what things are we to pray?

We are to pray for all things tending to the glory of God, (Matt. 6:9) the welfare of the church, (Ps. 51:18, Ps. 122:6) our own (Matt. 7:11) or others, good; (Ps. 125:4) but not for any thing that is unlawful. (1 John 5:14)

The Westminster Larger Catechism: With Scripture Proofs. 1996. Oak Harbor, WA: 

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Matthew 6:9 (ESV)

9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Psalm 122:6 (ESV)

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you!

Matthew 7:11 (ESV)

11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!

Psalm 125:4 (ESV)

4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts!

1 John 5:14 (ESV)

14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.

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