Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 44 Q & A 98 Q What is prayer? A Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God,*1 for things agreeable to his will,*2 in the name of Christ,*3 with confession of our sins,*4 and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.*5 *1 Psalm 10:17; Psalm 62:8; Matthew 7:7-8. …