Paul models a powerful prayer in Colossians 1:9-14. You asked about how God hears us, how we know God's will in our lives, which member of the trinity we pray to, and the tradition of praying to saints.

Resources Mentioned:

1. A recent Kellyville Anglican sermon on Guidance and Decision Making: [LINK: https://www.youtube.com/live/3Fvph2YjrpY?si=iNr4GT0aU_O7-lDc&t=1605]

2. "Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will" [LINK: https://reformers.com.au/products/9780802411594-just-do-something-a-liberating-approach-to-finding-gods-will-deyoung-kevin?srsltid=AfmBOoryTGX5vOkHh4Lkea2bcBHKSh5Bv6VI6nLdRbESnkeKIJZRYuCW]

3. "Guidance and the Voice of God" [LINK: https://reformers.com.au/products/9781925424546-guidance-and-the-voice-of-god-second-edition-gods-living-word-will-show-you-where-to-go-jensen-phillip-payne-tony?srsltid=AfmBOorQLhY3DaefjAlEmcRlL3Y6BVhtHbNPqDB4A6c2w3el27JM-3ZZ]