How to Pray the Christian Way

Jesus was a great teacher, and one of the best lessons he taught was how to pray. We all know or have heard the Lord's Prayer Our Father which art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. In praying this prayer Jesus was not only giving us a powerful prayer that is easy to pray but in a way he was teaching us how to pray effectively. He gave us a prayer model so to speak. Praise, Submit, Request, Repent, Praise. If you follow this simple guideline it will help you pray more easily and more effectively. Praise God Submit to his Will, Ask for a blessing, Repent of your sins Praise God. I was always taught to say thank you during any prayer with a request which also signifies submission to His will, whether he says yes or no you are thankful for His guidance and His will. I like adding this in my prayers, it has always felt right.