How to Talk to God Through Prayer

Last Updated: January 6, 2022

You can talk to Jesus because Jesus is always happy to hear from His beloved people. When praying you have to realize that you are powerless and that you can not save yourself but through Christ can you be saved. God is omniscient meaning He is present everywhere. He is always present, ready to love and care for all His children. Once you accept Jesus as your savior, the son of God, lives within your heart bringing you closer to Him. This article will offer suggestions about praying to God.

Method 1

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Making a Good Start

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Start thinking about what you want to pray about. Imagine Jesus as a friend, your truest friend who doesn't judge you. He will never mock you like someone else whom you trusted. You can keep a portrait or a mental image of Jesus as you talk to Him.
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Talk to God about the issue that vexes you most. You can smile as a greeting first. You have to relax your mind so you don't act worried while talking to Jesus. Jesus is a healer. It is not good to be worried while talking to the Almighty. Show your trust and reliance by making an effort to stop worrying or getting distracted by other things.
- Talk about your weakness and ask Him to help you see and understand. Pray to Him to bless you according to your needs and capacity.
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Be sincere because God himself is sincere and cares deeply about you. Talk about everything that worries you. Expect Jesus to respond. Whether or not you are ready to listen, Jesus sends across a response. Depending upon your diligence, this response gets repeated for you. To be better prepared with your next step in confusing times, read the parables in the bible that enlighten offering insight into what to do and how not to think.
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Apologise for recent and old wrongdoings and misdeeds. Apologise daily. God will always listen to your traumas and complaints. Try to talk each night before going to sleep when it is calmer. Share your with Jesus all your deepest of troubles and mistakes.
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Thank Jesus. Be thankful for the things you do have and the times that God may have stepped in and miraculously saved you. Thank God for His blessings offered on this day. Thankfulness in prayer opens doors of opportunity in your life. Say, "Thank you for ____". Thanking is impactful because it helps you register that you have received something and you thanked Jesus for it.

Method 2

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Establishing a Connection with Jesus

Know that Jesus sees your level of attention as you talk to Him. So, be responsive and talk to Him with due respect.

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Set aside some quiet time to listen to God. Meditate in silence for some time to listen to God.
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Be ready to experience a conversation with Jesus. Just like a conversation with someone in real life, you will likely feel anxious, monotonous, happy, unsure, distracted and so on. You have to know that you initiated a conversation with Jesus and it felt like an exchange instead of a one-sided, unreciprocated talk. After your heart and soul has felt like it has expressed all emotions, end your prayer in Jesus' name. Rest knowing that God heard your prayer.
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Reply to Jesus's calling. Allow God's message reach your mind to a point where a fire is started in your soul for Jesus. As you have your conversations with Him, remember to do something good to show your gratitude towards Jesus. Express gratitude in your conversation. Giving back in any dignified way will further enrich your spirit and strengthen your bond. Continue to pray and enjoy the benefits of prayer and the faith that will be given to you.
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Open your heart to Jesus. Always remember that God is all knowing, seeing, and all doing. Have faith that Jesus is with you at all times. God will always answer your prayers. However, not always in the way that you might expect. Take joy in knowing that God is with you even until your last breath. Expect strength to be given to you for moments of evil temptations and trial. Jesus fills seekers with the spirit. It is you who has to know to strive through your struggles with this renewed spiritual energy. Believe and accept Christ as your savior.
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Love God. As God's children you are loved. Return His love by sharing with others. Have others of similar faith know. Share your emotions with friends and family and tell that you have been praying about them. It may get them involved and interested in praying with you.

Community Q&A

Question

If I pray to Jesus and God about nobody being cruel and loving everyone, will this prayer work?

Community Answer

It may. Remember, He hears all prayers. However, sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes you need to take the first step and He will help you on your way.
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Could I pray for something like getting a boyfriend or ask what my true talent is or what my meaning in life is?

Community Answer

Yes. You can pray for whatever you want.
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Is it possible to pray for things, like wings, horns, etc.?

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Community Answer

Yes, it is. However, God is like a parent, he only gives things if he knows that it's best for you.

Warnings

Sin is in this world and Satan will tempt you like everybody else. Even Jesus was tempted with 3 temptations.

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There will be people that you know and don't know heckling you about God and trying to make you second guess what you believe. But understand that they choose to do it. Not God. Remember also that humans are sinners. We were all born into sin and cannot save ourselves.

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