Discovering Prayer

Who can pray? How do you pray? Does God hear all prayer? Are there ever serious barriers to prayer? Does prayer change God’s mind? Why should we pray?

In the fourth chapter of Philippians there are two verses that are an exceptionally fine statement of the Christian doctrine of prayer.

Paul says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).