Prayer is simply communicating with the father❤️ Adoration. Start by praising God for who He is. He’s gracious, just, and good through and through. Remind yourself of his all-powerful, all-loving character. Recite Scripture you might know about Him, like Isaiah 40:28: “The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; His understanding is unsearchable.” Adoring God takes our eyes off ourselves, and directs them up to the One we can trust.

Confession. Now, take some time to admit your wrongdoings. Have you been gossiping? Acting hateful towards friends or family? Struggling with pride? Let God search your heart and point out dark places so that His light can shine in. Confessing our sins breaks their hold on us, and clears the way for the forgiveness of Christ to fill us.

Thanksgiving. Move into gratitude for every big and little thing you can think of. Your body is able to walk or run on the treadmill, so start there! Thanking God helps us notice all the ways He is taking care of us. It brings peace to anxious thoughts. Calling attention to God’s faithfulness today gives us hope that it will continue tomorrow.

Supplication. Finally, our spirits are prepared to ask God to meet our needs and desires. The Bible tells us to present our requests to Him, so go for it! He knows the longings of our hearts, but sometimes we aren’t fully aware of them until we talk with our Creator. What do you want God to do in your life? Don’t hold back. Ask Him.