The greater purpose in prayer is not just answers, it is

.
Luke 11:5-13

John 14:16–17
1 John 1:3
John 14:23

What God wants most is for us to be

with Him.
Jeremiah 29:13
Isaiah 55:6
Prayer is not a mysterious burden but an inter-relational adventure with God, with Jesus as one’s example and companion. –James Edwards

His

challenge
Genesis 3:9–11
Exodus 34:6–7

Assurance of belonging
Romans 8:16

Aid and

in weakness
Romans 8:26
2 Corinthians 1:4

One who

and knows you
John 15:15