Renewing Your Mind Providence and Prayer: Since God Is Sovereign, Why Pray?
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Dec 6, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, a renowned Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, dives deep into the relationship between God's sovereignty and the power of prayer. He explains how God's control over all things actually encourages believers to pray with confidence. Sproul discusses whether prayer can change God's mind or outcomes, affirming that while it doesn't alter divine intentions, it does create real effects. He highlights the importance of persistent, fervent prayer and the significance of submitting requests with trust in God's will.
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God Ordains Means As Well As Ends
- God ordains both ends and the means, including preaching and prayer, in his sovereign plan.
- R.C. Sproul says we must actively preach and pray because God works through those means.
Prayer Doesn't Inform God's Plan
- Prayer does not change God's mind because God already knows and includes our prayers in his plan.
- R.C. Sproul warns that God isn't informed or persuaded by our petitions; prayer serves a different purpose.
Prayer Is For Our Benefit
- God invites us to pray not for his benefit but for ours, to enter his presence and be comforted.
- Sproul emphasizes that prayer encourages and gives peace because we commune with the Almighty.
