
How Do You Pray?
There’s no single right way to pray, of course. But it’s helpful to stop and listen to our personal pattern of prayer.
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There’s no single right way to pray, of course. But it’s helpful to stop and listen to our personal pattern of prayer.

Rick Hamlin explains the importance of including the concerns of others in our prayers.

In that moment when you don’t think you have anything left to say and you can’t imagine what God has to say to you; somehow, prayer happens.

Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan offers insight on how to pray when your dreams seem worlds away from God’s plan.

Rick Hamlin reminds us that prayer is a one-on-one conversation with God.

Rick Hamlin reminds us that an expression of gratitude is a good way to start a prayer.

Lord, show me how to rise from this anger, reborn, I prayed.

We talked about the different types of prayer I’ve found important—including how essential it is to pray for others.

I’ve happily adopted ways to follow Paul’s admonition to “pray without ceasing.”

Are you growing impatient waiting on God to answer your prayers?

There never seem to be enough chances to thank the people who make our achievements possible. But the instinct is right and prayerful.

In this excerpt from his new book, Rick Hamlin shares how God's presence comes in surprising ways.
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