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w14 7/1 p. 16
An older man praying

BIBLE QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Why should we pray?

Jehovah God wants us to feel free to speak regularly to him about our concerns. (Luke 18:1-7) He listens because he is interested in us. Since our heavenly Father kindly invites us to pray, why would we not accept his invitation?​—Read Philippians 4:6.

Prayer is not simply a way to ask for help. Rather, prayer helps us to draw close to God. (Psalm 8:3, 4) When we regularly express our feelings to God, we develop a closer friendship with him.​—Read James 4:8.

How should we pray?

When we pray, God does not want us to use showy words or to repeat memorized prayers. Neither are we required to adopt a special posture. Jehovah invites us to pray from the heart. (Matthew 6:7) For example, in ancient Israel, Hannah prayed about a distressing family problem. Later, when her anguish turned to joy, she thanked God in heartfelt prayer.​—Read 1 Samuel 1:10, 12, 13, 26, 27; 2:1.

What a wonderful privilege we have! We can approach the Creator with our concerns. We can also praise him and thank him for what he does. Surely we should not neglect such a precious privilege.​—Read Psalm 145:14-16.

For more information, see chapter 17 of this book, What Does the Bible Really Teach?, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses

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