Prayer

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Life is full of peaks and valleys, so it’s no wonder there are prayers for every need. Find practical tips and valuable tools, prayers and stories that can give you the strength to weather the bad times and make the most of the good.

The main purpose of prayer—whether Christian prayers, daily bible verses or spontaneous pleas or praise—is to connect us to a Higher Power, to affirm our hope and faith in God’s love. Come pray with us.

Recent Prayer Updates

Pick a time and place everyday when you can get prayerful. For me it happens to be my morning commute on the New York subway.


9/3/2010, 
from Blog entry

Are You in Need of Prayer?

OurPrayer, part of the Outreach Division of Guideposts, is a community of faith, comforting people through the power of prayer.


Prayer: Cloisters in New York

Rick Hamlin gives you a tour of the Cloisters. Do you have a sacred space where you go to pray and renew your faith?


9/1/2010, 
from Video

Mother surprised when son's birthday prayer comes true

One little boy's prayer goes a long way.

by Karen Barnett
, Albany, Oregon
9/1/2010, 
from Guideposts

Woman praying

Try this online prayer program aimed at reducing your stress and strengthening your faith.

by Sabra Ciancanelli

8/31/2010, 
Web Exclusive

In grief, you're never alone. Rosanne Cash writes about dealing with the death of her mom, her father Johnny Cash and her stepmom June Carter Cash in the space of 18 months in her new book Composed.


8/30/2010, 
from Blog entry

“I have to pray to be patient,” Mom says. Well, after spending some time with her and Dad, I see that her prayer has been answered.


8/23/2010, 
from Blog entry

Maybe I should call these “on-the-go” prayers. Print ‘em out. Cut ‘em out. Put ‘em in your pocket. Pray them on the fly.


8/18/2010, 
from Blog entry

Carol and I go to church every Sunday. If we didn’t keep working on the prayer part we would never be as close as we are.     


8/16/2010, 
from Blog entry

A throbbing toothache and a fear of the dentist...only prayer could help her find a solution.

by Peggy Frezon
, Rensselaer, New York
8/12/2010, 
from Story

Photo by David Sacks/Getty Images

A nervous patient and her mother seek comfort in prayer before a mammogram.

by Susan Slanton
, Renton, Washington
8/10/2010, 
from Angels on Earth

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