If God is in control of everything; if God is sovereign and rules all, why should we pray?

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While it is true that God is sovereign and rules over all, we must understand that God has ordained not only the "ends" but also the "means" to those ends.  God has not only predetermined to bring certain things about, but also He has ordained to accomplish some specific things as a result of the individual prayers of His saints (us). Therefore, we absolutely should pray for specific needs.  Let us not forget the teaching of James 4:2 "You do not have, because you do not ask God." (also see 1 Thessalonians 5:17)  Further, our God is the god of love and a God of personal relationships. He desires that we be in communion with Him. He wants a close personal relationship with each one of us. How could that be possible without intimate conversation?  That alone is reason enough to pray.

Related scripture:  Philippians 4:6

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