Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV
NOT KNOWING WHAT to do in prayer is one of the major reasons people don't pray. There are lots of paths to explore when you pray, or you can abandon all paths and just simply wing it by opening your heart to God and saying what's on your mind.
You can start with contemplative prayer, by taking a verse like Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Let your mind settle in on those words. Think deeply on what God is saying to you. As you think deeply and ponder a verse like this, you will find your mind settling and God's presence will begin to dawn deep within you.
There are many other patterns of prayer historically used by the church that may greatly enrich your prayer experience. Experiment with the Daily Office, the Jesus' Prayer, the lectio divina or simply turn on some worship music and sing to the Lord in the privacy of your room. Just remember your mind can be the greatest enemy to a prayer life. But don't give into that. Press in tenaciously and push through those distractions. Focus on the fact that God is seeking you and wants to hear your heart.
Source: Ed Young @ Relevant Magazine
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