Mark B. Thogmartin - May 3, 2026
Praying Like the Saints
Prayer is a multifaceted and, sometimes, complicated practice. While it is normal to think of prayer as a list of requests we make to our Heavenly Father, it is so much more than that. As we grow in our Christian walk and become more like Him (this is called sanctification), our prayer life should develop into a relationship that is not unlike a child going to his or her Father with needs, desires, and expressions of trust and love. Sometimes the Father grants requests, and often he doesn't. In both the Old and New Testaments, the saints who have gone before us have given advice in how to approach God, and what to expect as we pray.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, James 1:2-4, Matthew 6:31-34, 1 Kings 37:5-14, Psalms 37:3-4