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{{summary | text==Synopsis==Prayer is the communication that takes place between people and [[God]]. We need to pray because we were created for friendship with God and have been reconciled to him in [[Jesus Christ]]. Prayer is the expression of this loving relationship with our creator. We pray to him because we trust him and want to do his will in all of our life. In prayer we seek God's guidance, strength and comfort.}}
{{overviewPrayer is the communication that takes place between people and [[God]]. We need to pray because we were created for friendship with God and have been reconciled to him in [[Jesus Christ]]. Prayer is the expression of this loving relationship with our creator. We pray to him because we trust him and want to do his will in all of our life. In prayer we seek God's guidance, strength and comfort.}} ==Contents==
{{links}}==Main article== Prayer is the communication that takes place between people and [[God]]. We need to pray because we were created for friendship with God and have been reconciled to him in [[Jesus Christ]]. Prayer is the expression of this loving relationship with our creator. We pray to him because we trust him and want to do his will in all of our life. In prayer we seek God's guidance, strength and comfort. Christian prayer should regularly include* [[Adoration]] - praise and worship of God for who he is* [[Confession]] - admitting what we are and seeking God's forgiveness* [[Intercession]] - prayers on behalf of others* [[Petition]] - our own needs and concerns* [[Thanksgiving]] - for all that God has given us, especially our salvation in Jesus* [[Meditation]] - reflection on the nature of God; waiting on God for him to speak to us. Christians believe that God hears and answers our prayers, though not always immediately, or in the way that we expect! Intercession and petition, i.e. our requests, are also sometimes called supplication. ===Prayer in the Bible=== ====[[Lord's Prayer]]==== The [[Lord's Prayer]] is a good example of the above principles of prayer, it's like a pattern. [[Matthew 6]]:9-13 : <span id='3_1'><small><font color=#0000FF>[[Matthew 6:9|9]]</font color></small></span> Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. : <span id='3_1'><small><font color=#0000FF>[[Matthew 6:10|10]]</font color></small></span> Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. : <span id='3_1'><small><font color=#0000FF>[[Matthew 6:11|11]]</font color></small></span> Give us today our daily bread. : <span id='3_1'><small><font color=#0000FF>[[Matthew 6:12|12]]</font color></small></span> Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. : <span id='3_1'><small><font color=#0000FF>[[Matthew 6:13|13]]</font color></small></span> Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.' ====Lord have mercy on me a sinner==== ====Parables about prayer==== ====Jesus praying in Gesthemane==== ==Links==
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{{quote | text=Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. [[Colossians 4:2]]}}
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer Wikipedia - Prayer]
* [http://www.christian-prayer-quotes.christian-attorney.net - Famous Christian Prayer Quotes]
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