Biblical Answer

The Correct Way to Pray

The correct way to pray is not about the frequency or the location, but about the attitude and the approach. It is not about being wordy or fast-paced, but about being quiet and still before God. It is not about trying to convince God or manipulate Him, but about surrendering to His will and letting Him love us as we are. The Bible teaches us that "we do not know how to pray as we ought" (Rom 8:26), but it also tells us that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with groans that cannot be expressed in words (Rom 8:26).

The key to effective prayer is to get still and quiet before God. It is to stop talking and start listening. It is to let go of our own agendas and desires and simply be present with God. This is what Jesus meant when He said, "Pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you" (Matt 6:6). He was not teaching us to pray in a secret place, but to pray in secret, away from the noise and distractions of the world. He was teaching us to pray in a way that is authentic and sincere, not just going through the motions.

The correct way to pray is also about getting many people praying for us. The Bible teaches us that "there is value in the volume of prayer" (Matt 18:19-20). When many people pray together, it is like a mighty river of prayer that can move mountains and bring about great things. It is also about trusting in the sovereignty of God and believing that He can work through our prayers to bring about what otherwise may not have taken place. So, let us pray with faith, hope, and trust, knowing that God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine (Eph 3:20). Let us pray with persistence and perseverance, staying with the process until we experience the answers to our prayers. And let us pray with joy and thanksgiving, giving God the glory for all that He does in our lives. Divine sovereignty, prayer, and trust are interconnected concepts that are vital for effective prayer. By understanding these concepts, we can learn to pray in a way that honors God and brings about His will in our lives.