Simple Steps for Prayer

"Prayer is not something we do to strengthen our relationship with Christ, it is OUR relationship with Christ". - Mark Hart

There is no one correct way to pray. But, when developing a habit of prayer, it is helpful to have a method to fall back on.
 

     1. Take a breath
    2. Call to mind that God, who created you and loves you, is with you now
       (and always with you)
    3. Talk to God about whatever is on your mind and heart.  Specifically,
       share with Him your:

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2.   - Thoughts (“God, I’ve been thinking about…”)

3.   - Feelings (“God, I feel so overwhelmed right now…”)

4.   - Desires (“God, I really don’t want to do this…”)

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6. 4.   Keep sharing until you feel like you have said all that was on your
      heart in this moment.

7. 5. Rest in the calm with the Lord.  As more things come up, simply tell
      God about them.

8. 6. Close by simply saying, “God, thank you for this time and for always
      being with me.”

9. 7. Feel free to say any memorized prayers you would like at any point
      (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be).