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How to Pray as a Christian. In Christianity, prayer can be both a thanksgiving for God’s
goodness and a cry for God’s help. Method and language matter less than openness and
honesty, since prayer should be a conversation between you and God. You will need Five minutes
to yourself An open mind and heart and quiet and solitude (helpful, but not necessary)
(optional). Step 1. Start by asking God to be with you. Step 2. Recall those things for
which you are most grateful. You may express thanks for your family and health or much
smaller things, like the meal you just shared with a friend or the joy you felt at seeing
the sun after a rainstorm. Step 3. Replay the events of the day or past several days,
almost like a movie, taking note of where you accepted Jesus’s invitation and where
you didn't. A good time to pray is often at night, when things are usually calmer and
you can look back on the day that’s just come to a close. Step 4. Think of other people
you want to pray for. Step 5. Do not hesitate to pray for yourself by requesting help from
Jesus. Step 6. Ask for forgiveness for your sins. Step 7. Ask for the grace of God to
accompany you the next day. Did you know In a poll conducted by U.S. News and World Report
and Beliefnet.com, 75.8 percent of Christians said they feel it helps when someone prays
for them.