A Way to Pray

I dont offer this to anyone as a formula or as a legalistic "you must pray this way" method. I only tell this because i have found it to be very effective in my own prayers. Instead of plunging right into your own needs, take a silent moment or two and let your soul and spirit attune themselves to the Holy Spirit. Quietly welcome Him to dwell with you in your prayer time. When you begin to pray aloud, start off by saying something like, O Lord of all love and mercy, Giver of life and grace, and/or Jesus, the One Who gave all of Himself for me. These are merely suggestions. You can say whatever comes to mind. The point of this exercise is to put our focus on the One we are praying to, not only our prayers. Try it if you like. It works! It definitely draws me closer to God. And if you enjoy engaging your emotions in prayers like i do, you will love this!