Prayer

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Prayer is simply talking to God.

“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray.”

James 5:13

Prayer is an act of trust in God as we ask for His help. God welcomes the simplest, most heartfelt prayers like those in Psalm 109.

“Help me, O Lord my God.”

Psalm 109:26

Will God help me if I pray?

Yes. God helps those who sincerely ask for things that are in harmony with his will. Even if you’ve never prayed before, you can be encouraged by the Bible’s examples of those who prayed, “God, help me.” Even reaching out with a small amount of faith puts us in a place of finding mercy.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”

Psalm 34:18

Prayer is also surrendering to God’s will being done.

That is how Jesus prayed as He was undergoing intense turmoil.

“Father…not my will, but Yours be done.”

Luke 22:42

Prayer is how we let go of our own will, because it isn’t uttering magic words to get what you want from the genie in the bottle. God knows, sees, and cares for you personally.

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”

1 Peter 5:7

Yes. No. Wait.

It’s easy to assume this all means God will take our troubles away. Sometimes, though, He doesn’t. We don’t understand the reasons why, but trust that He is there with us, and will bring us through them.

Sometimes God says, “Yes;” but sometimes He says, “No, that’s not my will. That’s not the help you really need.” Sometimes He says, “Wait. Not now. This isn’t the right time. Some other things need to happen first.”

So prayer is trusting that God will do what’s right and best. This submission leads to peace.

God knows your heart.

Prayer may seem awkward at first, but treat it as a conversation. God knows your heart, and His Spirit helps us even if we can’t find the words to pray.

Resources and example prayers

For some popular prayers that have helped others in times of need, and other resources to inspire and encourage your prayer life when you face uncertainties, visit these sites.

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