No one would disagree that prayer is essential to Christian life. But when it comes to actually praying, most of us are uncomfortable. We have a lot of questions that no one seems to ever answer. What kinds of prayers does God like? What kind of language should I use? Is it okay to be angry or complain to God? Can I pray with my eyes open? Is God really even there? Why do we say "in Jesus' name" at the end of our prayers?
The list goes on and on. How do we find answers to these questions? There are a multitude of books that have been written on prayer, but a lot of them are either too fluffy or too dense for people who have time to read them (and let's face it, most of us don't).
This blog exists as a resource that's easy to interact with and less time-consuming than a book. It contains entries on theology- just what is happening when we pray? It will also be practical, giving real prayers as examples. Some of them are poetic, some are just raw expression. There are many ways to talk to God.
Use the tags as a guide. What do you need to know about prayer? What struggles are you facing? Entries will be tagged so that you can find help.
One warning: if you ask God to teach you about prayer, he will. But the first lesson of prayer is humility. If you don't know that you need God, you will never be able to pray. Once you know you need him, you will find him in ways you never imagined possible.
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