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How to Pray Effectively, Power of Prayer

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 God, to affirm our hope and faith in God’s love. Come pray with us.

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Although prayer is an act of faith, it means nothing without action.

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


Facebook used for prayer? But here we all were, praying for the rescue of a 20-year-old kid trapped in a cave.

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Woman exercising and praying on a stationary bike.

This prayer tip helped me lose weight and get closer to God.

by Gina Scott
, Springfield, Missouri
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Three misconceptions that keep us from praying for the little things in life.

by Will Davis, Jr

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Learning about living boldly in faith from a beggar for the poor.

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God has planted the seed of kindness within us all; it is our choice to pray for it to grow.

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An honest conversation with God is the core of prayer.

 

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You ask hard questions about faith. You have been a champion student at college. I consider myself lucky.

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I pray that I follow Jesus’ words, that I offer healing to the sick, sight to the blind, peace in the midst of turmoil and compassion to the lonely.

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Here’s a way to turn your thoughts of envy into a moment of prayer.

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