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Why is dependence on God in prayer so important?
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According to Acts 17:28, in Him we live and move and have our being. It’s imperative that we understand and know that God is the source and sustainer of everything. Therefore, utter dependence on God through faith and prayer are the fundamental aspects of our life in Him.
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For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’
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We can know that we are dependent on God in the same way a child is dependent on his parents, but if we don’t come to talk with Him about our lives, it is like we are the child needing guidance from parents whom we don’t associate with. Our relationship would be so disjointed and disappointing. Prayer is ultimately important for establishing a rich relationship.
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Because we are like little children, in that we are dependent on Him for all things.
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It shows our need for a Savior. It shows how helpless we are.
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Because it is His kingdom and he is provider all we need and he loves us and want to honor our requests.