How to Pray as a Christian.
In Christianity, prayer can be both a thanksgiving for God’s goodness and a cry for God’s
help.
Method and language matter less than openness and honesty, since prayer should be a conversation
between you and God.
You will need Five minutes to yourself An open mind and heart and quiet and solitude
(helpful, but not necessary) (optional).
Step 1.
Start by asking God to be with you.
Step 2.
Recall those things for which you are most grateful.
You may express thanks for your family and health or much smaller things, like the meal
you just shared with a friend or the joy you felt at seeing the sun after a rainstorm.
Step 3.
Replay the events of the day or past several days, almost like a movie, taking note of
where you accepted Jesus’s invitation and where you didn't.
A good time to pray is often at night, when things are usually calmer and you can look
back on the day that’s just come to a close.
Step 4.
Think of other people you want to pray for.
Step 5.
Do not hesitate to pray for yourself by requesting help from Jesus.
Step 6.
Ask for forgiveness for your sins.
Step 7.
Ask for the grace of God to accompany you the next day.
Did you know In a poll conducted by U.S. News and World Report and Beliefnet.com, 75.8 percent
of Christians said they feel it helps when someone prays for them.