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Is it not that hard to learn to pray? Prayer is simply talking to God, and also listening to what He is trying to tell you. The Bible tells us that prayer should be a constant part of our lives, regardless of the circumstances we face. Whether we are experiencing moments of joy or going through times of testing and pain, God encourages us to seek Him through prayer. God is always available to listen or talk with you 24/7, and although His answers may not always align with our desires, He never fails to respond. Be sure to pray for others as well as yourself. Your goal in prayer is not just to talk to God, but to listen to what He prompts you to do. Personally, I found a great peace in two particular places for when I pray. One is a bench at McCarthy Park by the lagoon. I call it my prayer bench, where I pour my heart out to God. The other place is within the confines of my bathroom at home, each morning, where I spend my quiet time with God. Bottom line, anywhere is a good place to pray! 

Places like the ones I mentioned provide an environment conducive to conversation with God – easy to talk and listen without distractions. During these intimate moments with Him, I inquire about His will concerning whatever situation I am presently facing and humbly ask for His guidance and assistance. Then comes a moment of profound connection as I sit back attentively and allow myself to hear His voice amidst the stillness around me. Among all the prayers that cross my lips or thoughts, one stands out as particularly impactful: “God, what do you want me to do?” This simple yet powerful plea consistently realigns me with God’s purpose for my life and deepens our bond. When we immerse ourselves enough in knowing God’s word, we can boldly pray it back. He loves us and wants the best for us. ~ Bill Greguska

Psalm 86:6 Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do You Know Where And How To Pray?

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Learn When And How To Pray? ~ Billy Graham

You can pray anywhere and anytime, but intentionally setting aside specific moments can deepen your connection with God and strengthen your prayer life.

Here are just a few suggestions…

  1. Before you start your day.
  2. Before you eat, thank God for the food and for the day.
  3. Before you make your plans.
  4. Before you head into a challenging situation.
  5. Before you talk with someone about something intense.
  6. After you see God moving in your situation.
  7. After you eat, thank God for the food you just enjoyed eating.
  8. After the things you were concerned about worked out well.
  9. After God has answered specific prayers for you.
  10. After God has strengthened you, comforted you, and given you the right path to go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Little Better Way To Pray!

Below Is My List Of 60 Prayers!

I encourage you to make your list of prayers, as I did below. Sometimes short prayers can be helpful, but longer, deeper prayers are also necessary. God wants to hear from you because He wants a relationship with you. Here are some suggested ideas:

 

Lord, Please Help Me:

  1. Help me to be the man you want me to be
  2. Please show me how to have more patience and peace in my life
  3. Help keep me grateful for everything you bless me with
  4. Please help me to be non-judgmental of others
  5. Please show me how to spend my time wisely
  6. Please help me to turn my cheek when others are rude or out of line
  7. Please give me the strength and wisdom to make it through each day
  8. Show me how to love the way you want me to
  9. Prompt me to pray for my friends and family regularly
  10. Give me wisdom and discernment to know who to trust and who not to trust
  11. Please help me to continue to be kind and compassionate to everyone
  12. Please show me how to make time for others better and to be a good friend to everyone I know
  13. Give me opportunities to share your word with others who need it
  14. Motivate me not to put things off and procrastinate as much
  15. Help me take good care of my health
  16. Please show me what to do and what not to do more clearly
  17. Please help me call my friends and family more regularly
  18. Keep my eyes open for things to laugh about
  19. Please help me encourage those who need encouragement freely
  20. Please show me how to have balance in my life
  21. Please help me continue to forgive others ASAP
  22. Keep me asking others for forgiveness when needed
  23. Please help me not be afraid to take risks when you promote me to do so
  24. Help me balance my time on the computer
  25. I am thankful to be able to spend quality time in prayer each day
  26. Thank you for my morning quiet time each morning with you, Lord
  27. Please help me not be scared to speak up for the truth
  28. Please help me not be afraid to say no
  29. Could you help me avoid overeating?
  30. Thank you for my diet of eating 80% healthy food

 

 

How To Guard Your Quiet Time With God?

More Prayers!

  1. Inspire me to try new things
  2. Thank you for being able to go bike riding
  3. Thank you for being able to take walks with friends.
  4. When temptation is knocking, please help me not to answer the door.
  5. Discipline me to go to the gym to exercise in the pool and lift some weights every other day
  6. Help me stay motivated to keep my house clean
  7. Inspire me to do repairs to my home as needed
  8. Please help me to be able to both cry and laugh with others
  9. Please show me how to do your will rather than my own
  10. Get disciplined to go to sleep no later than 10:30 pm
  11. Help me wake up fresh and alert each morning at 6:30 am
  12. Please help me not to seek out and find things to argue about
  13. Teach me not to text so much. Instead, call on the phone
  14. I am thankful that I can pray at McCarthy Park, go on a bike ride, and walk
  15. Thank you for being able to go to Whitnall Park
  16. Help someone that you put in my heart
  17. Help me to control my desires so they will honor you, Lord
  18. Please show me how to put other needs in front of mine more often
  19. Please help me find a good Christian movie to see with friends
  20. Remind me to call my brother Tom and other close friends
  21. Thank you for being able to text Sister Sue
  22. Please help me to think positive, encouraging thoughts
  23. Stop holding on to problems like a pit bull.
  24. Make sure I please you, God, rather than people.
  25. Please help me to let go more quickly and keep things in an open palm
  26. Please show me how to make plans instead of planning the results
  27. Please help me to live one day at a time
  28. Please help me to live one hour at a time when needed
  29. Please help me to live one minute at a time when needed
  30. Please help me live my life for you consistently every day.

In Jesus’s Name!

Now, I encourage you to make your list of prayers to God. Even if you have ten things you want God to help you with, that is a great start! Keeping a journal can be very helpful in recording your prayers and communicating with God.

How To Pray ~ And Why It Is So Important To Pray?

If you have never prayed before, the best way to describe prayer is to think of it as talking to someone you cannot see, like someone on a cell phone. The purpose of prayer is to grow a relationship between you and God. It is your way of talking to God and asking for help in areas of your life, such as relationships, finances, health, and wisdom. I will repeat that before one starts to pray. It is wise to praise God and thank Him for what He has done for you recently. After praying to God, take a few moments to understand what God is trying to teach you.
Anyone who believes God hears and answers prayers can learn to pray with minimal effort. Prayer is not meant to be so complicated that only a select few can do it. Still, it is intended for everyone to communicate with our heavenly Father. When you pray, do not only ask God to do things for you (God is not a magic genie). But when you pray, thank God for what He has already done for you and answered prayers in the past.  Try to pray and listen to God speak to you in His quiet voice with the Holy Spirit’s gentle nudges.

Teach Me How To Pray ~ Lord!

Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Luke 11:1 ESV 

Now Jesus was praying in a particular place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.”

Matthew 6:6 ESV 

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father, who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

James 5:16 ESV 

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV 

Pray without ceasing.

Philippians 4:6 ESV 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Matthew 6:9-13 ESV 

Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

 

The Power Of Prayer!

 

 

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