Prayer, at the simplest level, is simply talking to God. There is no “wrong way” to do it, although there are guidelines and principles.

It’s been said that there are no atheists in foxholes and that everyone eventually will want to pray if they face terrible conditions. Some people see that as hypocritical behavior and refuse, but it’s really not. So if you find yourself in a position where you want to start praying, these ideas will guide you toward a better prayer life.

In this episode, I’m looking at 7 “laws” and 5 myths about prayer. These will help you get a much bigger picture of what it is and how to improve it. It will also help you grow as a human and a Christian.

7 Laws of Prayer

These are based on the teachings of Jesus and His Apostles and give us insights into how to be more efficient and focused in prayer. But I want to stress that it really is simple! It doesn’t require anything special. I’ll list the laws below and encourage you to listen for more detail.

* Consistency* Constancy* Humility* Purity (relating to morality and intention)* Not-repetitive or vain* Boldness* Relating to His will

Do you know anything to add to this list? Comment below!

5 Myths

There are also a lot of myths and misunderstandings about prayer. I am sure there are far more than 5, but these are some of the big ones that I have noticed. Can you add to them below?

* A science experiment proved prayer works.* A science experiment proved prayer doesn’t work.* One person may have more powerful prayers than another.* The combination of words (or beauty of them) causes it to be more powerful.* The Bible teaches that praying will save you if you are not a Christian.

My hope is that this will help to improve your life. I know that simply talking about it has helped me refocus on it.

What are the habits you want to create?