#soap # Matthew 06 ## Title: Why Pray? ## Scripture: (Matthew 6:8) “Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” (NET) ## Observation: Have you ever wondered why we pray? This verse takes it a step further because God already knows what we are going to pray. So, why pray? There are many reasons we should pray. The first and most obvious reason to pray is that God’s Word commands us to pray. That is enough. However, there is another reason. We pray in order to fellowship with the Lord. We pray to spend time with the Lord and enjoy being with our Heavenly Father. Recently, one of my daughters came into my study and just sat with me. We did not really cover a lot of information. We just spent time in each other’s presence. It was refreshing just to be near someone I love that much. It’s like that with God. Be careful not to think of prayer as an overly formal, agenda-laden meeting. It is fellowship with your Heavenly Father. ## Application: Set aside time to sit in prayer and simply share what is on your mind. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for caring about simply spending time with us.