Prayer doesn't always change things for you.
God isn't going to give you something you don't need
He will change you for things,
not things for us
See Lord's Prayer
See Janine's Prayer
Try praying in this order:
Recognize who God is
- Oh God of Heaven great and awesome God
- Our father who is in heaven, holy is your name!
Call upon God to listen
(Prepare for the process of prayer so we understand /believe he's listening)
-Listen, oh, Lord, for I believe you are here in this quiet/noisy place
-Your kingdom come here
See message from God
Confess your failures and sins
-He wants us to be real, honest
Confession
-I will forgive like you forgive me and others
See Forgiveness
Proclaim the promises of God
-all things work together for those that love the Lord
-Ask and you will receive
-Whatever you ask, ask in the name of Jesus, because you follow his teachings.
-Give us this day our daily bread
Affirm your Relationship with God
..with thanks, and blessings
See thanks
-You are our Father, I am your son/daughter,
-I was created by you and honor your name
-Your will be done by me