In the last post, I answered the question "Why bother praying if God already knows everything I plan to pray for?" in this way: "Because He told us to. There must be a reason why He would have us pray, even if He doesn't need us to."
But our human curiosity struggles with "just do it" as an answer. We want to know why! And as with every other part of the Christian life, God binds up a blessing with every call to obedience.
In Philippians 4:5b-7, we even get a glimpse at the "why" of prayer: "The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
"And the peace of God..." describes both the effect of "praying in everything" and letting your requests "be made known to God.": "The peace of God, ..., will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." But this "effect" is given us in God's Holy Word; it is sure and certain.
So although there are other benefits to praying, here is one: The peace of God that guards your heart and mind in Christ Jesus!
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