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''In brief''{{quote | text=Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. [[Colossians 4: 2]]}}{{Infobox_Contents | topic_name = Prayer is the communication that takes place between people and God[[Image:Pray101. We need to pray because we were created for friendship with God and have been reconciled to him gif|thumb|center]] | subtopics = The word [[Amen]]* [[Worship]]* Prayer in Jesus Christ. the Bible** [[Lord's Prayer]]* Famous Prayers** [[Prayer Of An Unknown Soldier]] | opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * [[Does Prayer is the expression of this loving relationship with our creatorAffect 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)]] | }}
[[Image:Pray101.gif|thumb]]Christians believe that God hears and answers our prayers, though not always immediately, or in the way that we expect!
'''Overviews Intercession and explanations'''* [[Explaining prayer]]* [[Prayer (wikipedia)]]petition, i.e. our requests, are also sometimes called supplication.
'''Articles / opinions about prayer and how to pray'''* ====[[Comments about prayerLord's Prayer]]====
'''Quotes'''* [[Bible quotes about prayer]]* [[Quotes about prayer]]====Lord have mercy on me a sinner====
[[God's answers to prayers]]====Jesus praying in Gesthemane====
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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.
===Prayer in the Bible===
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
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====Parables about prayer====
Jimmy Carter : [[The Lord's prayerGod]]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]* [Examples of prayer in the Bible]http://www.epray.org Christian Prayer] '''See also'''* [[God's answers to prayers]http://www.christian-prayer-quotes.christian-attorney.net Famous Christian Prayer Quotes]* [[Amen]http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddn4v5jr_135f5dcxq Sermon on Prayer]* [[Some thoughts on http://www.praize.com/prayer]/ Christian Prayer - Praize Prayer]* [[http://www.crossfactor.com/152_Prayer.shtml The Lord's prayerCrossFactor Prayer]* [http://search.711.net/Faith/Prayer/ 711 Prayer Links]* [[Examples of prayer in the Bible]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] Return to {{returnto}} [[Living as a Christian]] page {{topics}}
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