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Prayer is the communication that takes place between people {{quote | text=Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and Godthankful. We need to pray because we were created for friendship with God and have been reconciled to him in Jesus Christ [[Colossians 4:2]]}}{{Infobox_Contents | topic_name = Prayer[[Image:Pray101. gif|thumb|center]] | subtopics = The word [[Amen]]* [[Worship]]* Prayer is in the expression of this loving relationship with our creatorBible** [[Lord's Prayer]]* Famous Prayers** [[Prayer Of An Unknown Soldier]] | opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * [[Does Prayer Affect How God Acts? (G. We pray to him because we trust him and want to do his will in all of our lifeG. In prayer we seek )]]* God's guidance, strength and comfort.answers to prayers** [[Without a paddle (Mikki)]] | }}
[[Amen]]Christians believe that God hears and answers our prayers, though not always immediately, or in the way that we expect!
[[Some thoughts on prayer]]Intercession and petition, i.e. our requests, are also sometimes called supplication.
[[wikipedia's article on prayer]]===Prayer in the Bible===
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Return The [[Lord's Prayer]] is a good example of the above principles of prayer, it's like a pattern. This is the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples in [[Matthew 6]]:9-13: {{Bible verse|matthew|6|9|lang=WEB}}: {{Bible verse|matthew|6|10|lang=WEB}}: {{Bible verse|matthew|6|11|lang=WEB}}: {{Bible verse|matthew|6|12|lang=WEB}}: {{Bible verse|matthew|6|13|lang=WEB}} ====Lord have mercy on me a sinner==== ====Parables about prayer==== ====Jesus praying in Gesthemane==== ==Quotes== Jimmy Carter : [[God]] answers all our prayers. Sometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes the answer is, "You've got to be kidding!" ==Links==* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer Wikipedia - Prayer]* [http://www.epray.org Christian Prayer]* [http://www.christian-prayer-quotes.christian-attorney.net Famous Christian Prayer Quotes]* [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddn4v5jr_135f5dcxq Sermon on Prayer]* [http://www.praize.com/prayer/ Christian Prayer - Praize Prayer]* [http://www.crossfactor.com/152_Prayer.shtml The CrossFactor Prayer]* [http://search.711.net/Faith/Prayer/ 711 Prayer Links]* [http://dmoz.org/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Prayer/ Open Directory]* [http://sharingknowledge.org/wb/pages/bible-studies/prayers-of-bible.php Sharing knowledge - Prayers of Faith]{{returnto}} [[Living as a Christian]] page
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Prayer is the communication that takes place between people and [[Introductions God]]. We need to prayerpray 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 answers to forgiveness* [[Intercession]] - prayerson 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.
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