Prayer is a way to communicate with God by telling Him our troubles, needs, or asking for help and understanding. The Bible says God hears our prayers when we ask for things that please Him. Prayer reminds us that God is always close and we can talk to Him anytime. Through prayer, we can better understand God's love for us. When praying, we don't need long or complicated words - God knows what we need before we ask. Talking with God through prayer can bring us joy, peace, and draw us closer to Him.

1. Prayer, God, and You
Prayer is a way that you can talk with God. When
you pray, you can tell Him about the things that
trouble you, your needs, or ask for help understanding
something. In fact, the Bible says that you can be
confident that God hears you when you ask for things
that please Him. You can make your requests and trust
that God will answer your prayers.1
Prayer reminds you that God is always close to you.
You can talk to Him at any time of the day or night. It
is also how you show respect to God. Through prayer,
you can better understand His never-ending love for
His children.2
There are so many
answers to prayers to
deliver today!
“Are you having troubles? You
should pray. Are you happy?
You should sing your praise”
(James 5:13, paraphrased).
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2. 1
See 1 John 5:14–15.
2
See John 3:16.
3
Matthew 6:7–8 CEV
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You might wonder what words you should use when
you pray. But prayer is simple; you do not need
complicated words or long prayers. “When you pray,
don’t talk on and on as people do who don’t know
God. They think God likes to hear long prayers. Don’t
be like them. Your Father knows what you need
before you ask.”3
Talking with God through prayer can bring your heart
joy and peace. Your prayers will lift you up and draw
you closer to God.
Talk to God as you would talk to a friend, because
He is your friend—the dearest and best friend you will
ever have!
“When you pray, I will listen”
(Jeremiah 29:12 NLT).