Prayer
How to pray: draw near with confidence
Simple steps, Scripture-shaped prompts, and historic prayers to help you talk with God every day.
How to pray: 5 simple steps
- 1.Praise God — Tell God who He is and thank Him (Psalm 100:4).
- 2.Say sorry — Confess your sins honestly — He forgives (1 John 1:9).
- 3.Give thanks — Name the good gifts He has given you today.
- 4.Ask for help — Bring your needs and others' needs to Him (Philippians 4:6).
- 5.Listen and trust — Read a verse, sit quietly, and trust His answer.
Prayer that's anchored in Scripture
We pray best when we pray God's Word back to Him. Our guides walk you through adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication — straight from the Bible.
"Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
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Guide
The Lord's Prayer, line by line
A meditative walk through the prayer Jesus taught us.
Guide
Praying the Psalms
Use the prayer book of Israel and Jesus as your own daily words to God.
Method
A.C.T.S. prayer pattern
ACTS — Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication — a simple daily framework.
For families
Praying with your children
Simple rhythms for morning, meal, and bedtime prayer with your kids.
In suffering
When you don't know what to pray
Scripture and historic prayers for the days your own words dry up.
Library
Historic Christian prayers
Augustine, the Puritans, Book of Common Prayer.
People also ask
How do I start praying?
Talk to God like a loving Father. Start with thanks, say sorry for sin, ask for what you need, and end by trusting Him. Jesus gave us a model in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13).
What are the 4 types of prayer?
A simple way to remember them is ACTS: Adoration (praise), Confession (saying sorry), Thanksgiving, and Supplication (asking for help for yourself and others).
What does the Bible say about prayer?
The Bible says to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), to bring every worry to God (Philippians 4:6-7), and to come to Him with confidence because of Jesus (Hebrews 4:16).
How long should I pray each day?
There is no set time. Five honest minutes is a great start. Many Christians pray in the morning and again before bed, and grow from there.
Does God answer every prayer?
God hears every prayer from His children. He answers in His wisdom — sometimes yes, sometimes no, sometimes wait — always for our good (Romans 8:28).
What is a good short prayer?
"Lord, thank You for loving me. Forgive my sins. Help me follow You today. In Jesus' name, amen." Short, honest prayers are welcome to God.
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Best books on prayer
Hand-picked books to help you pray with more joy and confidence.
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A Praying Life — Paul E. Miller
Best for: Beginners who find prayer hard
Warm, honest help for praying like a child to a loving Father.
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Prayer — Timothy Keller
Best for: Learning to pray well
The best modern book on why and how to pray.
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Prayer journal
Best for: Readers of this study
A guided journal for daily requests, praises, and answered prayers.
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