# We Pray Because God Is Sovereign

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Podcast: [Ultimately with R.C. Sproul](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ultimately-with-r-c-sproul-1062481)
Published: 2026-03-25T05:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

The reason we can pray with confidence is because the God to whom we're praying is in control of all things. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that rather than deterring us from prayer, God's sovereignty is our basis for praying. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/we-pray-because-god-is-sovereign/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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