Matthew Henry on Prayer

Summary

31 Biblical Insights for Learning How to Pray

I struggle to find the words to pray! 

I don't know what to say when praying! 

Have you ever found yourself in this position or said something like this? It happens to all Christians at some point. Our minds go blank, and we have no idea how we should speak to God. But we don't need to be at a loss for words. 

Matthew Henry saw the importance of keeping the Bible close, especially when praying. He even encourages us to pray using Bible verses. Applying scripture, he reveals incredible truths to help us in our times of conversing with Jesus. Then, with practical application, he explains many essential aspects for us to understand and use in our own prayers: 

• The Lord's Prayer 


• Why we should ask, seek, and knock 


• How the Holy Spirit helps us 


• GodliPressThe widow's persistent prayer 


• An order for praying 


• Using prayer as armor 


• Short, simple prayers

Henry's biblical insights will open your mind and heart to see prayer in its proper place in your life. Using a verse-by-verse interpretation, he unpacks the secrets of what makes prayer so unique and how we can use it effectively to grow as Christians. 

"The best we can say to God in prayer is what He has said to us."― Matthew Henry.