The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count — Why Pray

Why do you pray? Is it to get something from God? To check off a spiritual box? Or is it something deeper?

Prayer isn’t just about words—it’s about relationship, alignment, and transformation. When we understand the true purpose of prayer, it changes not just our day, but our entire life.

Prayer is About Relationship — Matthew 6:9

The purpose of prayer is first and foremost to connect with our heavenly Father—to know Him, to hear His heart, and to spend time in His presence.

Prayer Aligns Us With God’s Will — Luke 22:42

Prayer is where our perspective shifts. It’s where we stop demanding and start discerning. Prayer is less about changing God’s mind and more about God changing ours.

Prayer Transforms Us and Releases Power — James 5:16

Prayer brings change—sometimes in our situation, but always in us.

Because when we pray with the right purpose, we don’t just make requests—we make today count.