1Timothy 2:5 says For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. That is straight from the Bible and rules out praying for Mary or any others to pray for us or mediate.
Where in the Bible does it say we should pray to God?
In Luke 11:1-13 we hear some of Jesus' thoughts on prayer. It is evident from Luke's Gospel that Jesus prays often (Luke 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:18, 28). Jesus' disciples have no doubt noticed His prayerfulness and in this passage they ask Him to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1).18 Jan 2013
Who should you pray to?
We don't go wrong when we pray directly to God the Father. He is our Creator and the one we should worship. Through Jesus, we have direct access to God. He's not limited to just priests and prophets, but is accessible to each of us.
Did Jesus say we should pray to him?
It is evident from Luke's Gospel that Jesus prays often (Luke 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:18, 28). Jesus' disciples have no doubt noticed His prayerfulness and in this passage they ask Him to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1). The prayers are also recorded in different contexts.18 Jan 2013
Does the Bible say you should only pray to God?
The Bible nowhere instructs Christian to pray to anyone other than God. The Bible nowhere encourages, or even mentions, believers to pray directly to Saints in Heaven or Angels. But the Bible directs us to invoke those in heaven and ask them to pray for us and with us.
How did Jesus say we should pray?
Summary. Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.”
Why should we pray according to the Bible?
Prayer gives you strength to avoid temptation Jesus counseled His disciples, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation” (Matthew 26:41). Through prayer, we can overcome temptations to sin. Pray for God's help to keep you from making wrong choices. This will give you the strength to do what is right.
Why should we pray for one another?
When we pray for someone else it draws us closer in relationships. Praying for your spouse, child, or friend helps them to see how much you love them. Almost no one you meet will decline being prayed over. Offering to pray for someone is a free and powerful gift you can give to anyone you meet.10 Jun 2020