Why Do We Pray?

Episode 107 of the Ask Dr. E podcast, hosted by Michael Easley, titled "Why Do We Pray?" was published on October 13, 2022 and runs 11 minutes.

October 13, 2022 ·11m · Ask Dr. E

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Q: If everything happens for a reason, and things are predestined to happen, then why do we pray? How does prayer change things? I struggle with this area in my Christian life, and I think partly because I don’t understand and don’t know if my prayer makes a difference. Resources Mentioned: The Handbook To Prayer By Ken Boa Andrew Murray- With Christ in the School of Prayer Arthur G. Bennett- The Valley of Vision Michael J. Easley- Interludes Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected]. Check out the blog post.

Episode Description

Q: If everything happens for a reason, and things are predestined to happen, then why do we pray? How does prayer change things? I struggle with this area in my Christian life, and I think partly because I don’t understand and don’t know if my prayer makes a difference. Resources Mentioned: The Handbook To Prayer By Ken Boa Andrew Murray- With Christ in the School of Prayer Arthur G. Bennett- The Valley of Vision Michael J. Easley- Interludes Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected]. Check out the blog post.

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